What preparations do I need to make before my anaesthetic?

You must NOT eat or drink for at least 6 hours prior to your procedure. This is because any food or fluid present in the stomach may be vomited and could enter your lungs while you are anaesthetised and unconscious and this could become life-threatening. If you do not follow this STRICT fasting rule, your procedure may be postponed or cancelled in the interests of your safety.

If your procedure is scheduled for the:
Morning - do not eat and drink after midnight the night before.
Afternoon - do not eat and drink after 7 AM on the morning of your procedure

Please wear comfortable and loose fitting casual clothing to your procedure.

It is essential that you make arrangements for a responsible adult to collect you from the clinic and drive you home. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home, go home alone in a taxi or via public transport. A responsible adult MUST also stay with you overnight after your procedure. For your own safety, you should NOT be alone during this period. Failure to provide a responsible adult to pick you up will result in your procedure being cancelled.

Even if you feel unaffected, for the remainder of the day you must NOT:
- drive a car,
- use or operate machinery, dangerous equipment or tools
- make any important decisions or sign any legal or financial documents
- drink alcohol or take illicit drugs