Pre-Procedure Instructions

Instructions to Follow Before Your Procedure

1. Fasting

   • Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your procedure. This includes water, coffee, tea, gum, or candy.

2. Medications

   • Bring a list of all your medications, including dosages, to the center.

   • Follow your physician’s instructions regarding medications to take or hold. For example:

     • Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel): Follow your doctor’s specific instructions.

     • If you take Aspirin and Plavix, please continue to take unless otherwise indicated not to do so prior to procedure

     • Diabetes medications: Do not take oral diabetes medications on the morning of your procedure unless instructed otherwise.

     • Insulin users: Take half your usual morning dose unless instructed otherwise.

3. Transportation

   • Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home after your procedure. You will not be allowed to drive yourself.

   • Ensure your driver remains on-site or is available to pick you up after the procedure.

4. Clothing

   • Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Avoid wearing jewelry, makeup, lotions, or perfume.

   • Leave all valuables at home.

5. Pre-Procedure Hygiene

   • Shower the evening before or the morning of the procedure using antibacterial soap, focusing on the groin area where the catheter may be inserted.

   • Shaving of the procedure site may occur

6. Health Updates

   • Notify the center immediately if you develop a fever, cold, flu-like symptoms, or any other illness prior to the procedure.

   • Inform the staff if you have any allergies to medications, iodine, or latex.

     Checklist of items to bring

7.  Government-issued photo ID.

8.  Insurance card(s) and payment (if applicable).

9. Please do not bring any valuables to the center on the day of procedure.

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