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Procedure Instructions

Anesthesia

  • You must have a driver with you on the day of your procedure.
  • If you smoke, please do not smoke on the day of your procedure.
  • Please ask your doctor which medications you should take on the day of the surgery.
  • You may be required to stop taking anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication prior to your scheduled procedure. This will be discussed at your last clinic before the procedure.

Doctor using C-arm imaging device during a procedure at Allegheny Pain Management, Bedford, PA.

Local Anesthesia

You may eat or drink up to two hours before your scheduled procedure time.

IV Conscious Sedation

You may eat or drink up to six hours before your scheduled procedure time.

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