ArthroCare ENT USTonsillectomy 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.
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