Anesthesiology, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Childrens Medical Group, Norton Womens & Childrens Hospital

Avoiding anesthesia complications for kids

Using general anesthesia in a child has its risks, but there are steps you and your physician can take to make this part of a child’s medical procedure safer. Most side effects of anesthesia are minor and include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscle soreness and sore throat. Rare but more serious complications include adverse reactions that…

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Anesthesiology, Surgery

Many children get surgeries at adult hospitals

As many as 40% of childhood surgeries are performed in adult hospitals by surgeons who haven’t trained in the intricacies of caring for growing bodies, according to a 2013 study. The study published in Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, concluded common procedures such as appendectomy were just as likely to…

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Anesthesiology

7 questions to ask before your child gets general anesthesia

If your child needs surgery that will involve general anesthesia, it’s important to know that pediatric patients have unique needs. Their brains and bodies are still developing, and administering anesthesia to pediatric patients is a distinct medical specialty. Anesthesiology at Norton Children’s Call for more information (502) 629-6000 Here are some questions, inspired by recommendations…

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Anesthesiology

What you should know about anesthesia for ear tube surgery

Ear tubes and other ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeries are among the most common requiring general anesthesia for children 1 to 3 years old and babies as young as 6 months. The procedure has become routine for many children and parents, but the use of general anesthesia on children is complex and requires unique…

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Anesthesiology

Pediatric anesthesiologists tailor care to children’s needs

Anesthesia and sedation for children is safer than it has ever been, thanks to advances in clinician training as well as safer medications. Anesthesia and sedation make it possible for sick babies, children and teens to undergo complex surgical and diagnostic procedures. A pediatric anesthesiologist is a doctor who specializes in anesthesia care for children…

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