It is possible to calm children without using drugs prior to surgery, according to a study by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Women's and Children's Hospital.
It is possible to calm children without using drugs prior to surgery, according to a study by researchers at the University of Adelaide and Women's and Children's Hospital.
The study said that computer games and funny doctors could calm kids before they were due to be given general anesthesia. Relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation could also help because parental stress is often passed onto kids.
General Anesthesia - Risks, Post Operative Recovery & Complications
General anesthesia is treatment with medications that induce a state of deep sleep and unconsciousness in the patient in order to be pain free during surgery.
General anesthesia is treatment with medications that induce a state of deep sleep and unconsciousness in the patient in order to be pain free during surgery.
"Undergoing a general anesthetic can be a frightening experience for a young child and distressing to parents," said Lead researcher Dr Allan Cyna. "Children can be given a `pre-med' to sedate them when anesthesia is being administered, but these drugs can have unwanted harmful effects. Some non-drug alternatives have been tested to see if they could be used instead."
The study also said that parents must relax ahead of their kids' surgery.
Dental Anesthesia - Types - Modern Anesthetics - Administration - Contraindications And Complications - FAQs
The advent of anesthesia may be regarded as a cornerstone in the development of modern dentistry.
The advent of anesthesia may be regarded as a cornerstone in the development of modern dentistry.
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Local Anesthesia - Indications, Advantages, Adverse Effects & Contraindications
Local anesthesia is a type of anesthesia generally used to block pain sensation only in a specific area of the body that needs to be anesthestized.
Local anesthesia is a type of anesthesia generally used to block pain sensation only in a specific area of the body that needs to be anesthestized.
Spinal Anesthesia - Indications, Advantages, Disadvantages, Complications & Side Effects
Spinal anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involves the injection of certain anesthetic drugs into a fluid-filled space in which the spinal cord and the nerves arising from it are suspended using a fine long needle.
Spinal anesthesia, a form of regional anesthesia involves the injection of certain anesthetic drugs into a fluid-filled space in which the spinal cord and the nerves arising from it are suspended using a fine long needle.
