POST-SEDATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Patient should not drive a motor vehicle for 24 hours after sedation. 2. Do not operate any hazardous devices/machinery for 24 hours after sedation. 3. A responsible adult person should be with the patient until he/she has fully recovered from the effects of the sedation. 4. Patient should not go up and down stairs unattended. Whenever possible, have the patient stay on the first floor until recovered. 5. Patient should resume normal eating and drinking after the sedation appointment, unless otherwise instructed by the dentist. 6. The patient needs to drink plenty of water post-operatively to prevent dehydration and to prevent the “hangover” of sedation medications. 7. After leaving the dental office, patients should not be left unattended. Patients may seem normal and recovered, but the effects of the medication can last for several hours after the appointment has ended. Do not allow the patient to make important decisions for the remainder of the day following his/her sedation appointment. 8. Always hold patient’s arm when walking as they may have problems with balance while under the effects of the sedative medications. 9. Call the office if you have any questions or concerns. If you feel that your symptoms warrant a physician and you are unable to reach us, go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Following most surgical procedures there may or may not be pain. You will be provided with medication for discomfort that is appropriate for you. In most cases, a non-narcotic pain regimen is recommended consisting of acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®). These two medications taken together can be as effective as a narcotic without any of the side affects. If a narcotic has been prescribed, follow the directions carefully. If you have any questions about these medications interacting with other medications you are presently taking, please call our office, your physician and/or your pharmacist. Patient Signature: Companion Signature: Dentist’s Signature: © Dentist’s Advantage, 2009 © The National Society of Dental Practitioners, 2009 Risk Management services are provided by Dentist’s Advantage and the NSDP to assist the insured in fulfilling his or her responsibilities for the control of potential loss-producing situations involving their dental operations. The information contained in this document is not intended as legal advice. Laws are under constant review by courts and the states and are different in each jurisdiction. For legal advice relating to any subject addressed in this document, dentists are advised to seek the services of a local personal attorney. The information is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind and Dentist’s Advantage and NSDP expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to any information contained, including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Dentist’s Advantage and NSDP assume no liability of any kind for information and data contained or for any legal course of action you may take or diagnosis or treatment made in reliance thereon.
