Pre anesthetic Evaluation: During a preoperative visit, an Anesthesiologist will carefully evaluate you and your medical history and will inquire about your prescription, allergies and prior experiences with anesthesia. He will also inform you about the Anesthetic procedures associated with your surgery and discuss the Anesthetic choices including their risks and benefits. However, the type of anesthesia used for any given operation will depend on many factors which your Anesthesiologist will discuss with you and your surgeon. You are encouraged to ask any questions and express any concerns you may have about your Anesthesia.

Nil Per Mouth (NPM): Regardless of the type of surgery or anesthesia you will be having, it is important to follow the guidelines about no eating and drinking before any kind of procedure. You must not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your surgery. You may take necessary medications with sips of water. If your child is to undergo anesthesia for any kind of procedure, no milk or milk products to be given 4 hours prior to scheduled procedure. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in delay or even cancellation of your surgery!

What happens after surgery?

If you will be staying in the hospital after your surgery, our Anesthesiologist may be consulted for the treatment of your postoperative pain. We focus on making sure you are as comfortable as possible after your surgery by using any number of pain treatment modalities, including Ambulatory surgery.

Ambulatory (or outpatient) anesthesia and surgical care has proven to be safe, convenient and cost-effective. Short-acting Anesthetic drugs and specialized Anesthetic techniques as well as care specifically focused on the needs of the Ambulatory patient are used to make your experience safe and pleasant. Because each patient is unique, your Anesthesiologist and your surgeon will carefully evaluate you, your health status, and the extent of your surgical procedure to determine if you should undergo Ambulatory Anesthesia. After your early recovery from anesthesia, you usually will return directly home. Appropriate pain management will be included as part of your discharge planning.