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Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the night before your surgery. If you are taking prescription drugs, consult your doctor before taking them or using water to wash them down.
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Refrain from drinking alcohol for at least one week before surgery. The combination of anesthesia and alcohol can cause serious health risks.
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Stop smoking. Ideally, you should stop at least two weeks before surgery. This will improve your lung capacity and blood flow and help you heal faster.
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Ask your doctor if you should stop any of the over-the-counter medications or prescription drugs you are currently taking before your surgery. Ask your doctor for further instructions.
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On the night before or the morning of your surgery, please bathe or shower with an antibacterial soap. DO NOT use any deodorant, lotions, or powders.
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Tell your doctor if you develop a fever, cold or rash. If necessary, your surgery may be postponed.
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Arrange to have a friend or family member drive you to the hospital and pick you up after your surgery. If you are having outpatient surgery, you MUST have someone with you after surgery to review your recovery care instructions and to drive you home.
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Arrange for extra help when you get home. You may need assistance at home after your surgery, be sure to plan ahead for this.
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Anesthesia is administered through an intravenous, or IV, tube in your arm or hand vein by one of Rush's team of anesthesiologists.
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There are several possible methods of anesthesia to control pain during surgery. The type of operation you are having and your medical history will determine which drugs are used. The three main types of anesthesia include general, regional and local anesthesia. Ask your doctor to explain which anesthesia you will undergo and what will happen to you when it is administered.
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