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How can I reassure my son about general anesthesia?

My son needs to have appendix removed, and he's beyond worried about the anesthesia. He somehow had gotten the idea that he would wake up during surgery. I tried telling him...
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What are some common side effects kids can get from anesthesia?

My daughter needs to have an appendectomy next week, and is going to be under general anesthesia. I discussed the details with her surgeon and anesthesiologist--risks and complications,...
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Can my son experience any side effects with local anesthesia?

My son just had surgery with only local anesthesia, and now he's feeling nauseous. Could this be from the anesthesia? It's only been a few days after the procedure.
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Do children experience side effects of anesthesia?

My child needs to have gallbladder surgery, and she's only 13 years old. She's going to be under general anesthesia for the surgery, but is it possible for her to experience any...
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What type of anesthesia is used for pediatric patients?

My child needs to have 3 fillings done in his next dentist appointment and the dentist would like to use anesthesia for it so that he doesn't feel anything. What type of anesthesia...
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My son is so small! Will general anesthesia hurt him?

My 9 year old son is having surgery to remove, and test, a tumor he has in his leg. I'm concerned about many things but first things first -- the anesthesia. My son is very small...
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Is my son's sluggish speech due to anesthesia?

My son recently had a brain surgery where he was given anesthesia. Ever since he woke up from surgery, his speech has been sluggish. Is it because of anesthesia?
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Does anesthesia cause any developmental issues in kids?

My son had to be operated under anesthesia for a fall he had. He is just 3 years old. Can the anesthesia trigger any developmental problems in him?
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Why a pediatric anesthesiologist?

Why should we consider a pediatric anesthesiologist over a regular one? Is there a difference?
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My son is having a cavity filled. Will he need anesthesia?

My son is 8 years old and has to have his cavity filled. He's very sensitive to pain, and I'm worried that this is going to cause him a lot of it. Would he need to have anesthesia...
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What kind of anesthesia is used for children?

My son needs to have surgery for an infection in his leg. What kind of anesthesia would generally be used for this surgery? Would he need general? We aren't meeting with his...
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