Is general anesthesia safe for 1 year-old

By Dr. Eric Ontiveros,  chair of pediatric anesthesiology at CHOC

Finding out that your child needs surgery can be scary for parents to hear.

You want to know that your child is in the best hands possible, and the nationally ranked surgeons and pediatric anesthesiologists at CHOC specialize in the care of kids. Your child’s pediatric anesthesiologist is not only an important member of your child’s surgery team but also the entire perioperative experience (before, during, and after surgery).

7 things you may not know about pediatric anesthesia:

1. Before surgery, the preoperative area is the location where you will meet your child’s full surgical team.

   During this time, questions about your child’s medical and surgical history will be asked and the perioperative plan is adjusted to fit your child’s medical needs.

2. It is normal for children to feel anxious before surgery.
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   Premedication for anxiety may be administered, either orally or intravenously prior to surgery. This may require the help of a parent. The goal of premed

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