Post-Procedure Discharge Instructions
ANESTHESIA: You have received the following type of anesthesia:
- Sedation
- Regional Block
- Local
- Other
Subtle residual effects of sedation with local / regional block can last more than 24 hours. Rest for the remainder of the day or longer if your surgeon has advised you to do so. Although you may feel normal within the first 24 hours, your reflexes and mental ability may be impaired without you realizing it. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded or sleepy for 24 hours or longer. DO NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL, DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY OR MAKE IMPORTANT PERSONAL OR BUSINESS DECISIONS FOR 24 HOURS. After a general anesthetic, it is normal to feel body aches and sore muscles for 24 hours. A temporary sore throat may also be present.
DIET: Drink plenty of fluids and progress to your normal diet as tolerated unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
MEDICATIONS: Your surgeon may have given you prescriptions for post-operative medication or his/her office may have provided medications to you directly. If not, and you experience mild pain, you may take Tylenol unless your medical doctor(s) have previously told you to avoid it. If you experience more than mild pain and Tylenol does not help, and you have been given / prescribed pain medication by your surgeon, call your surgeon promptly. If you have any reactions to any of yourmedications such as severe nausea, vomiting or skin rash, stop taking the medication and call your doctor.
- You may resume your regular preoperative medication schedule when you get home.
- Your postoperative medication prescription(s) have been given to you; they are:
____________________________________ - Take all of your medications only as directed.
Subtle residual effects of sedation with local / regional block can last more than 24 hours. Rest for the remainder of the day or longer if your surgeon has advised you to do so. Although you may feel normal within the first 24 hours, your reflexes and mental ability may be impaired without you realizing it. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded or sleepy for 24 hours or longer. DO NOT CONSUME ALCOHOL, DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY OR MAKE IMPORTANT PERSONAL OR BUSINESS DECISIONS FOR 24 HOURS. After a general anesthetic, it is normal to feel body aches and sore muscles for 24 hours. A temporary sore throat may also be present.
DIET: Drink plenty of fluids and progress to your normal diet as tolerated unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.
MEDICATIONS: Your surgeon may have given you prescriptions for post-operative medication or his/her office may have provided medications to you directly. If not, and you experience mild pain, you may take Tylenol unless your medical doctor(s) have previously told you to avoid it. If you experience more than mild pain and Tylenol does not help, and you have been given / prescribed pain medication by your surgeon, call your surgeon promptly. If you have any reactions to any of yourmedications such as severe nausea, vomiting or skin rash, stop taking the medication and call your doctor.
- You may resume your regular preoperative medication schedule when you get home.
- Your postoperative medication prescription(s) have been given to you; they are:
____________________________________ - Take all of your medications only as directed.
ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT (860) 646-1157 IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: