Parent Information
“We are dedicated to providing care that is both expert and caring.”Instructions Before Anesthesia
A pediatric anesthesiologist will make every effort to call you the night before the procedure to discuss your child’s medical history and preparation for anesthesia. Please have the following Items ready:
- Birth History
- Medical History
- Surgical History
- Medicines
- Drug Allergies
- Family History of Anesthetic Problems
Please Follow These Important Instructions
SOLID HIGH-FAT FOOD IS ALLOWED UNTIL 8
HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE
(Meat, cheese, fried food)
SOLID LOW-FAT FOOD IS ALLOWED UNTIL 6
HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE
(Formula, milk, cereals, breads, fruit juice with pulp)
BREAST MILK IS ALLOWED UNTIL 4 HOURS
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE
CLEAR LIQUIDS ARE ALLOWED UNTIL 2 HOURS
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PROCEDURE
(Water, Pedialyte, apple juice, Popsicles,
clear "Jell-O", "Kool-Aid" or "Gatorade", etc)
MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN AS USUAL WITH A SIP
OF WATER UP TO 2 HOURS PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE
INHALERS FOR ASTHMA MAY BE GIVEN AT ANY TIME