Pre-Injection Instructions
- Have a reliable escort who will be able to drive you to and from the clinic and assist you on the procedure day.
- Have only light meals in the four hours prior to your appointment. If you are having a cervical procedure, do not eat or drink for four hours prior to the procedure.
- Let us know in advance if you are on Plavix (clopidogrel), Coumadin (warfarin) or any other anticoagulant. The procedure cannot be done unless you have stopped these medications under the direction of your primary care doctor.
- Let us know in advance if you have fevers, recent infections of any type or are on antibiotics. The procedure cannot be done if these conditions have occurred in the past ten days.
- Let us know in advance if there is any chance you could be pregnant. The procedure cannot be done if you are pregnant.
- Let us know in advance if you have ever fainted or become light-headed during medical procedures, such as while having blood drawn. You may need an IV to have the procedure.
- Let us know if you have medication allergies or latex allergy.
- Plan on a two-hour total visit time approximately. The procedure itself does not take long, but preparation and care afterwards are included.
- We clean your skin with special cleaning solution that might stain light-colored clothes.
- For most procedures you will not receive sedation. It is important for you to be awake and responsive during the procedure.
- Plan to arrive a little early.
- Please hand-carry any imaging or medical records that you have been instructed to provide.
- If you have diabetes, and your procedure includes steroid, you will need to monitor your blood sugar more carefully for a while after your procedure.
- Please let your doctor know if you have questions or concerns about the procedure.
