“What could be the side effects of anesthesia on a 4 year old?”
My son has to have an appendix surgery. Can anesthesia be risky for a 4 year old? What can we expect in terms of side effects?
2 Answers
Any surgical procedure may be risky which is why selecting a team that is dedicated to the care of children is important. In general, a previously healthy child with acute appendicitis will recover back to full activity and health after the general anesthesia used during an appendectomy. Make sure you ask your anesthesia team all of your questions and they will be the best resource for the specifics of the risks of anesthesia.
Anesthesia is very safe now-a-day’s, and the risks are very minimal. He may have a mild sore throat however this will clear up in 24 to48 hours and he should be back to normal.
