“At what age is too old for general anesthesia?”
I am a 65 year old female. I want to know at what age is too old for general anesthesia?
10 Answers
There is no age limit for general anesthesia. Less than 8% of the elderly may develop postoperative cognitive dysfunction regardless of the type of anesthetic they receive. General anesthesia is very safe regardless of the age.
No such thing
Hello. There is no age too old for anesthesia! We are more concerned about your medical history and the type of surgery you are having. I’ve personally provided anesthesia care to 100 year old patients. Hope this helps!
There is no age that is too old for anesthesia. It’s the medical condition of the patient that determines if he/she is fit to undergo anesthesia.
No age is too old for anesthesia. What's more important is your underlying health.
There's really no limit
No age limits, young or old
There is really no age that is "too old," and we commonly see ourselves taking care of the > 85 y/o crowd. At 65 years old, you are very far from being considered old and can proceed to surgery without concern for your age...your risk would be defined by the type of surgery and your medical history.
This may not be the most satisfying answer but it really depends. There is no set age limit. General anesthesia can be safe at any age depending on health issues. A young person with significant medical issues can be at much higher risk than an elderly person who is active and in generally good health. The one issue that is higher risk in an older person (and 65 would not necessarily be considered “elderly”) is for post-op cognitive dysfunction. It may take one longer to clear their sensorium the older one is. Mostly a problem in more advanced age than 65.
There is no limit for general anesthesia.
