Pre-Operative Instructions

You will normally be sent a letter from our office detailing your admission date, time and location. It is important that you obtain the necessary authorisation from your insurance company prior to any admission.

For patients having a general anaesthetic or IV sedation please please note that you will be required to be nil by mouth (neither food nor water) for at least 6 hours prior to the operative procedure. For young children, it is acceptable to give them a sugary drink up to 4 hours prior to any procedure. If you are to have a procedure under local anaesthetic, although this is not mandatory, it is recommended that only light meals are taken before the operative procedure.

Please bring with you any x-rays, scans, or results that you may have in your possession.

Please inform Mr Patel, in advance, if you are taking Aspirin on a regular basis. Aspirin makes the blood thinner and reduces clotting. This can sometimes be problematic during delicate procedures such as endoscopic sinus surgery.

On the day of your admission please bring all medications including any food or herbal supplements with you and discuss this with your anaesthetist.