“Is anesthesia safe for babies?”
My 7 year old baby need to have a surgery under anesthesia. Is anesthesia safe for babies?
5 Answers
In the hands of a pediatric anesthesiologist, yes
It depends upon the age of the child , the anesthesia required for the particular procedure , along with any chronic illnesses the child my have . It should not be a worrisome situation in that the vast majority of hospitals will assign a specialized Pediatric Anesthesiologist with the extra post residency education and training to insure the best possible outcome .
Yes. Anesthesia is safe for babies. You should consult your pediatrician and anesthesiologist bbn on duty. There are some issues..some complications that can happens.
The absolute risk of anesthesia is very minimal. However, one should always consider the risks, benefits, and alternatives when considering treatment options. I am sure that this has been done in your child’s case. Most of the risk involved in surgery is from the actual surgical procedure. I like to remind people that in terms of absolute risk, driving in to the hospital is more risky than an anesthetic. Many children with severe medical problems have uneventful anesthetics every day. Good luck!
The risks for a 7 year old are similar to those for adults.
