“Is anesthesia in low blood pressure patients risky?”
I am a 27 year old man and I am suffering from a genetic low blood pressure problem. I am due for a root canal treatment for which the doctor will give anesthesia in the affected region. Will my low blood pressure cause any problems when receiving the anesthesia?
9 Answers
Shouldn't. You will most likely have local anesthesia
Unlikely an issue for local infiltration.
Root canals are typically done with local anesthetic. Local anesthetic should have no effect on blood pressure.
Anesthesia providers have several medications which are commonly used to increase blood pressure during a procedure. If the dentist or oral surgeon is simply injecting local anesthesia in the affected area to numb it up before the procedure, it is unlikely to affect your blood pressure to any significant extent.
You will probably receive a local anesthetic which has no effect on your blood pressure.
Hi,
Low blood pressure in a healthy individual is usually not a concern. If the low blood pressure is caused by a medical problem, then it is important to reveal and provide the evaluation to the anesthesia provider. It is safe to undergo anesthesia in a properly monitored setting with properly trained care providers.
Best of luck
Dr Ketch
Low blood pressure in a healthy individual is usually not a concern. If the low blood pressure is caused by a medical problem, then it is important to reveal and provide the evaluation to the anesthesia provider. It is safe to undergo anesthesia in a properly monitored setting with properly trained care providers.
Best of luck
Dr Ketch
It is risky, however. Patient should have IV, monitored during surgery.
Depending on the type of anesthetic administered, blood pressure can drop. In most cases of root canals, local anesthetic and a mild sedative may be administered. This should have little effect on your blood pressure, but prior to the procedure it is wise to advise your oral surgeon of this condition, your internist and if warranted, during the procedure have an anesthesia provider on standby, (MAC) Monitored Anesthesia Care, that would be able to constantly monitor for any reactions to your blood pressure.
Not likely. This is something the doctor should be aware of and treat if necessary.
