• What should you avoid before anesthesia?

I will have surgery under general anesthesia. What should you avoid before anesthesia?

2 Answers

  • Registered Practical Nurse, Travel, Palliative Care
  • Ontario

Avoid any kind of blood thinners, some vitamins B,C, E,K and any herbal remedies for 1 week before procedure

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Christine RF

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Knoxville, TN

Avoid eating food 8 hours prior to surgery and drinking clear liquids less than 2 hours before surgery. Also avoid any recreational drugs or alcohol.

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