“Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old patient?”
My 80-year-old grandmother will have surgery under local anesthesia. Is local anesthesia safe for 80 years old?
2 Answers
As long as there are no allergies to anesthetic drug, yes, normally.
Depending on the type of surgery, local or regional anesthesia can be a much safer option than general anesthesia. This is a discussion to be had with the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and other care providers (internist, cardiologist, etc).
