“Can I eat before twilight anesthesia?”
My anesthesiologist wants to use twilight anesthesia because my procedure is really minor. Is it okay that to eat before getting this anesthesia?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistTwilightanesthesia
As a precaution, no. Just to be ready if any complications happen.
For “twilight anesthesia,“ typically not, but since I don’t know the procedure or what medications are involved, it’s best to talk to your physicians and obtain their recommendation.
Marc A. Morales, MD
Marc A. Morales, MD
Shouldn't for 8 hours, but can have clear liquids up to 2 hours prior, coffee, tea, juice, soda, etc. No dairy.
My personal and professional recommendation is no. No matter the procedure, no matter the type of anesthetic. Risk and complications are always there when you are going to surgery no matter if it's local. Reflexes are present, and you can have serious complications.
Good luck.
Good luck.
