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NW Mobile Anesthesiology Group P.L.L.C. |
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DR. Bonnie song Dr. Hanna S. kim |
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Post Anesthesia Instructions English Post Anesthesia Instructions Spanish Post Anesthesia Instructions Russian
We personally perform all aspects of the anesthetic, and you will remain under our direct, constant supervision until discharged home. Our combined anesthesiology practice experience is 14+ years. The skills and medical judgment we have refined over years of hospital work caring for critically ill children and adults during complex operations should give you confidence that you will be safe during the procedure. We are board certified in the field of Anesthesiology and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support for adults and children.
Our office will contact you one or two days before the scheduled dental procedure to find out about any health problems you may have, review the eating and drinking instructions, and discuss the details of your personalized anesthesia plan. On the day of the procedure, we will meet and examine you to make sure nothing has changed overnight. Young patients will be given a vaccination-like shot to begin anesthesia. Adults will be escorted to the procedure room so that and IV may be placed. Family will then be asked to go to the waiting room. At the end of the procedure, the dentist will often meet you in the waiting area and discuss what was done. We will continue monitoring you, and reunite you with family as you begin to wake up.
Eating and Drinking: For safety, it is extremely important that any patient undergoing anesthesia have an empty stomach. Vomiting of food during the procedure may be life threatening. For this reason, on the day of the appointment, you must not have any food or milk for 8 hours prior to the procedure. If this is not followed, the sedation will have to be rescheduled. Eating colored gelatin or drinking water, sports drinks, apple juice, or other beverages that are transparent and pulp-free (no orange juice) up to 3 hours before the time of the appointment is acceptable. For example, it the appointment is at 9:00 AM, you may have clear liquids until 6:00 AM, but not after that time. For children, an adult must supervise a child constantly on the day of the appointment to make sure the child does not eat. Do not leave your child unattended or send your child to school or day care.
Illness: If you develop a cough, nausea, or fever, please call the dental office or us directly, so we may speak with you to assess the situation and determine if we can safely proceed.
Medications: If you take any prescribed medication, continue it on the day of the appointment. If it is an oral medication, take it with a small sip of water. If it is an inhaler, use it at the usual time.
Clothing: We recommend loose fitting, easily removed clothes for the dental procedure. Please bring a change of clothing and a warm blanket.
Adult Escort: A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office and remain there during the procedure.
Transportation: A second adult is best to monitor the patient for the car ride home. If this is not possible, a 5 point harness seatbelt or at least a locking seatbelt is required.
The estimated anesthesia fee is based upon the dentist’s estimated procedure time plus 45 minutes. Depending on how much time the dentist actually takes to complete the procedure, the actual charge may be greater than or less than the estimate. Payment of the balance of the fee is due at the procedure’s conclusion and may be made by MasterCard, Visa, or Cash. (No Checks Please)
Cancellation: If you cancel 1 week prior to the procedure date or eating / drinking except as stated above, will result in the charge of a non-refundable $100 fee.
Insurance Info: The anesthesia fee is separate from the dentist’s, and while not covered by many dental policies, it is typically covered for children under the age of 7 years and for other children and adults with medical problems or disabilities by non-HMO (and some HMO) medical insurances carriers. We bill the medical and dental insurances promptly and upon payment, send you the refund.
For billing, payment, or insurance questions, please call: 360-727-8044 |
