Instruction for Intravenous Sedation

You are scheduled to undergo dental treatment utilizing intravenous sedation. Sedative and/or pain and anxiety relieving medications will be administered directly into the blood stream to make your dental visit more pleasant and more relaxing.

To insure the best results, and for your safety and well being, you must follow these rules:

• You may eat a light meal about 6 hours before your appointment and nothing by mouth thereafter. You may have small drinks of water during this time, but that is all. No coffee, tea, milk, coke or fruit juices. No alcohol should be consumed the day of the procedure, and up to 24 hours after the procedure.
• Wear loose fitting clothing, and a short sleeved shirt. Flat-heeled shoes should be worn. It is a good idea to leave watches and jewelry at home.
  Be prepared to have someone drive you home, as you may experience some drowsiness or altered perception following the intravenous sedation. The person accompanying you must be a responsible adult. If you come alone, we will not be able to perform the procedure. It is best if the person who accompanies you, waits for you the duration of the appointment.
• Do not take any medications except those prescribed by your physician or by Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann.
• Since medications stay in your blood stream for a variable length of time, do not drive a vehicle or use hazardous devices or machinery until you are fully recovered from any effects of the medications; at least 24 hours after the procedure.
• After returning home, rest the remainder of the day. The next day you can begin to resume usual activities carefully and gradually. Eat lightly for the rest of the day; but eat a sufficient quantity of nutritious foods (like soup and cooked vegetables) to maintain your nutritional intake.
• The following day, begin to resume you usual dietary intake carefully and gradually without overloading your stomach.

Report any unusual circumstances to Dr. Michael J. Hoffmann, including any unusual swelling, bleeding, nausea, vomiting, or unusual behavior. If you have any questions, it is best to call for clarification. Please call (314) 862-7844.

Please call the office the morning after surgery and make you appointment for follow-up care

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