Ear Center: Surgery Instructions
Click here for The Ear Center of Greensboro's Preoperative Instructions
Click here for the Ear Center of Greensboro's Postoperative Instructions.
Aspirin and Other Medications
Prior to your operation, it is very important for you to avoid taking aspirin, aspirin containing, or aspirin-like medications such as ibuprofen, etc. These medications can cause both intraoperative and postoperative bleeding complications. You will find a link under the "Preoperative Instructions" to Aspirin products that should be avoided.
Eating
Adults and children over 3 years of age may eat regular food until 12 midnight the evening before their operation.
Children 3 years or younger may eat regular food until 12 midnight the evening before their operation. From 12 midnight to 3 am., they may have clear liquids only (water or apple juice). After 3 am, nothing should be put in the mouth, including chewing gum, crackers, gold fish crackers, etc.
If your child eats anything after the above times, the anesthesiologist will cancel the procedure and will postpone to another day!