Instructions following treatment with IV sedation

For 24 hours after your procedure, you must not:

• Go back to work.
• Make serious or permanent decisions, sign legal papers, or carry out online tasks like shopping or banking that involve personal or financial details.
• Use social media.
• Be responsible for caring for other people.
• Use machinery or household appliances.
• Do any cooking or cleaning.
• Drive any vehicle or ride a bike.
• Drink alcohol or use recreational drugs.

You must:

• Keep taking your regular prescription medicines unless your doctor or dentist has told you not to. Another adult should help supervise this.

If you’re unsure about anything or need advice, please speak to Dr Ismail.

Acknowledgements:

This information has been adapted from materials provided by the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Anaesthetists.