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Tonsillectomy Preparation Checklist

This checklist is intended to help you and you child prepare for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Print this out and ask your doctor or nurse to help you fill it out according to their specific instructions.

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General information

Dietary restrictions
Current medications
Previous surgery (if any)
Known allergies
Problems with anesthesia
Special medical circumstances

Prior to surgery

  • No aspirin, Advil, Motrin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for _____ hours prior to surgery.
Other medication restrictions
  • No food or liquid of any kind for ________ hours prior to surgery.
Other dietary restrictions

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