Suction curettage with general anaesthesia or additional pain relief

The treatment

If you have a suction curettage performed under general anaesthesia, you will have a short sleep and you will not notice anything of the treatment. During this so-called perioperative examination (ultrasound) and talk, all anaesthetic requirements and what you can expect on the day of your appointment will be discussed with you. All talks take place with a sworn interpreter, whom we will call on the day of your appointment. On the day of treatment, the anaesthetist will also ask you a few questions in your own language. The official documents, such as the treatment contract, the declaration of fasting and the information to be sent home are also drawn up in your language and/or will be given to you by us.

You must fast before anaesthesia

In case of a treatment under anaesthesia or with a strong painkiller you have to be at your appointment fasting.  This means that your stomach must be empty and that

• eatingis allowed up to 6 hours before the appointment, after that it is absolutely not allowed.
• drinking: you may not drink ANYTHING at all in the last two hours before the appointment. Six to two hours before, drinking water, tea or coffee without milk is allowed.
• medication: up to one hour before the appointment, you can take your usual medication with a sip of water. 
  EXCEPTIONS are blood thinners and medication for diabetes mellitus. If you are taking these medicines, please contact the clinic to make arrangements.