Before Anaesthesia

Before Day Case General Anaesthesia

You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
Please have a shower or bath prior to admission
The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following general anaesthesia. Patients must be escorted home when discharged after day surgery. The person collecting the patient should telephone 066-7149800 ext. 247 to arrange a time for collection.
Contact lenses and jewellery must be removed at the time of surgery.
Please do not wear lipstick makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
Please bring a nightdress or pyjamas but leave valuables such as jewellery and large sums of money at home.
If you develop an illness near your surgery date such as a cold, influenza, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the practice on 066-7149842
If you have medical insurance eg VHI, BUPA/Quinn Healthcare, Garda Medical,or ESB medical fund, please bring an uptodate membership number