Is it OK to brush teeth morning of surgery?

Can I brush my teeth the morning of surgery? Yes. You may brush your teeth and swish with a small amount of water to rinse.
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Is it OK to brush teeth before anesthesia?

You may brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with a small sip of water, but do not swallow any of it. If you have been told to take medicine the day of surgery, take them with just a small sip of water. Stop smoking for at least twenty-four (24) hours before surgery.
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Can I brush my teeth with toothpaste before surgery?

3. You may brush your teeth and/or use mouthwash before surgery, but please do not swallow any toothpaste or mouthwash. 4. Please shower or bathe the night before or the morning of your surgery.
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Can you brush your teeth the morning of wisdom teeth surgery?

You can disrupt your stitches if you brush your teeth, use mouthwash or rinse your mouth the first day. After 24 hours, you can gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water and brush your teeth, but take special care to avoid the stitched area.
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What should you not do the day before surgery?

Do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before your scheduled surgery. Do not chew gum or use any tobacco products. Leave jewelry and other valuables at home. Take out removable teeth prior to transfer to the operating room and do not wear glasses or contact lenses in the OR.
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Can I take my medicines and brush my teeth the morning of surgery



Can I wash my hair the night before surgery?

Hair: Many hair products and hair pieces contain highly flammable products. Your safety is our first priority. That's why we require that you wash your hair the night before or the morning of surgery using only shampoo and conditioner. DO NOT use any other hair products after washing.
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Is it OK to shower before surgery?

The first shower should be taken two days before surgery and the second shower the day before surgery. The third shower will be the morning of surgery. With each shower, if you are going to wash your hair, wash as usual with your normal shampoo. Rinse your hair and body thoroughly afterward to remove the residue.
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Can I wear deodorant before surgery?

Makeup, perfume and hairspray should not be worn the day of surgery. Bathing, creams, lotions, deodorants. Please shower or bathe the night before your surgery.
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What happens if you drink a little water before surgery?

This means if your stomach consists of any water, it will enter your lungs and potentially block the airways and cause major infections such as pneumonia. This situation can lead to death. Scary! This of course is not the case with all patients and most likely a small amount of water hours before surgery will be OK.
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Can I swallow my spit before surgery?

Normally you swallow saliva and food without choking because part of the swallowing mechanism involves a reflex that covers the opening into the lungs When you are given anesthesia, you lose this ability to protect your lungs from inhaling things you're not supposed to inhale.
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Can I drink water the night before surgery?

Usually, before having a general anaesthetic, you will not be allowed anything to eat or drink. This is because when the anaesthetic is used, your body's reflexes are temporarily stopped. If your stomach has food and drink in it, there's a risk of vomiting or bringing up food into your throat.
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Why do you have to drink clear liquids before surgery?

It is very important for every patient to have an empty stomach before any surgery or procedure that requires anesthesia, for two reasons: To prevent nausea. To keep any food or liquid from getting into the lungs.
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Can I wear socks during surgery?

Clothing/Hygiene: We suggest loose fitting, comfortable clothing and shoes be worn the day of your surgery. You may bring socks to wear. Do not wear contact lenses, make-up, nail polish, hairpins, or jewelry, including body piercings.
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Can you brush your teeth before IV sedation?

Before general anesthesia or IV sedation

Do not smoke or ingest alcoholic beverages for at least 8 hours prior to surgery. Please brush your teeth prior to your appointment. This will help reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth and lower your chance of an infection.
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What do you wear during surgery?

Do You Wear Clothes During Surgery? During surgery, you wear a hospital gown. After you've recovered and are ready to be discharged from the facility, you can change into the clothes you wore when you first arrived. You may want to bring a change of underwear and some toiletries to freshen up before going home.
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What happens if I drink water 2 hours before surgery?

While food, especially fat- or protein-rich food, can take up to 8 hours to leave your stomach, studies have shown that clear fluids like coffee, water or pulp-free orange juice are clear of your stomach within two hours or faster. Therefore, clear fluids can be safely consumed up until two hours before surgery.
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How long does anesthesia stay in your system?

Anesthetic drugs can stay in your system for up to 24 hours. If you've had sedation or regional or general anesthesia, you shouldn't return to work or drive until the drugs have left your body. After local anesthesia, you should be able to resume normal activities, as long as your healthcare provider says it's okay.
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How do they wake you up from anesthesia?

After the procedure

When the surgery is complete, the anesthesiologist reverses the medications to wake you up. You'll slowly wake either in the operating room or the recovery room. You'll probably feel groggy and a little confused when you first wake.
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How should I wear my hair for surgery?

If you have long hair, consider braiding it or putting it in a ponytail. Don't put on makeup or use any hair products. Remove your contact lenses and wear your eye glasses to the hospital (if this applies to you)
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Why do they shave pubic hair before surgery?

Removing hair from surgical areas became entrenched decades ago because it was thought that hair harbored bacteria that could infect the surgical wound. Shaving with a razor is the most common form of hair removal.
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Do you wear pants in surgery?

If you are having lower extremity surgery such as knee, ankle or foot, loose fitting sweat pants with a zipper or shorts are recommended. You will be provided with a hospital gown and you are allowed to wear cotton underwear during your procedure.
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Can I wear pajamas to surgery?

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can fit over a bulky dressing. Wear shorts, sweat pants, pajama pants, skirt or dress. Do not wear jeans.
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Why do I have to shower twice before surgery?

Your body needs to be thoroughly washed with a special soap called ChlorHexidine Gluconate (CHG or HIbiclens) before surgery. This is because all humans have germs on their skin that may cause an infection after surgery.
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Do you have to sleep on clean sheets before surgery?

Have clean freshly laundered bed sheets, towels and pajamas ready for use the evening prior to surgery. Do not shave your pubic hair the day before or the day of surgery. If you would like to warm wipes prior to use, please place closed packet in a bowl of warm water at bathwater temperature. Do not microwave.
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Can I shave my armpits before surgery?

To reduce the risk of surgical site infection, please follow these important guidelines: 1. Do not shave or wax any area on your body for a week before surgery (legs, bikini, underarms, etc.). Shaving can nick the skin and increase the risk of wound infection.
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