Dear Patient,

Thank you for choosing the services of Dr. A.B.R. Desai ENT Clinic.

In order that you derive the maximum possible benefit, we request you to follow the pre-operative instructions closely:

One Week Before Surgery

Medications

Please inform our staff 1 week in advance if you are taking the following medications:

Pain killers & anti-inflammatory drugs including Brufen, Combiflam
Anti-platelet agents such as Disprin or Clopidogrel
Anti-epileptic medications
Anti-diabetic medications
Anti-hypertension medications
Anti-depressants or psychiatric medications

If you have any doubts regarding your medications, please show your personal physician this list or call us.

Do not take any aspirin containing medication including cold formulas for at least one week prior to surgery. These compounds have a tendency to decrease the average clotting capacity and increase bleeding during surgery. Crocin or Calpol may be used instead as it does not have these untoward effects.

Smoking and alcohol

Smoking and alcohol significantly increases the risk of complications, bleeding and wound healing problems. Therefore, DO NOT SMOKE for at least two weeks before and six weeks after surgery . This also applies to second hand smoke; therefore do not stay in the room with cigarette smokers.

DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL for at least 1 week before and 1 week after surgery.

Pre-operative Labs

Preoperative blood investigations must be obtained and reviewed prior to surgery. You will be asked to visit the hospital where you will meet with the doctors.

Soap for Body

Use Dettol soap (over-the-counter antibacterial skin cleanser) in the shower instead of soap for three days prior to surgery.

Shampoo your hair and wash your face on the morning of the operation.

DO NOT OIL YOUR HAIR.

In case you are having a throat operation, please brush your teeth.

In case you are having a nose operation, males should trim their moustache.

Notification of Illnesses

Notify our office promptly if cold, fever, or any illness appears before surgery. Call in

any allergies, medications, or conditions which you may have forgotten to tell us about.

The Night Before Surgery

Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. This includes

gum, chocolate, milk, tea, coffee and water.

If you are diabetic and take insulin you will be instructed how to take your medication and discuss this with your anesthesiologist during the preoperative visit.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF YOUR OPERATION.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS OR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US FROM 4:00PM TO 11:00PM ON ANY WORKING DAY.