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Can anesthesia cause memory loss?

After surgery under general anesthesia my son had memory loss for a short period of time. It was only short-term but it was still concerning. Can anesthesia cause memory loss?...
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Will my daughter be put to sleep for a dental procedure?

My daughter is 13 and needs to have a root canal done soon. She's afraid of the dentist though and is very anxious about the procedure. Can she be put to sleep?
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Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?

My 14-year old son was suggested to have a tonsillectomy because he gets sore throats so frequently. Would he have anesthesia for this procedure?
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What are the odds of not waking up from anesthesia?

My daughter is getting general anesthesia for her tonsillectomy, but I'm a little nervous of the anesthesia in general. How common is it to not wake up from anesthesia?
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How is anesthesia administered to child afraid of needles?

My son is so afraid of needles and he needs to have surgery on his broken hand. How will anesthesia be administered to him? Will this fear of needles be kept in mind during the...
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How long does anesthesia take to wear off in a child?

My 10-year-old son will have a surgery under general anesthesia. How long does it take for anesthesia to wear off in a child?
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Is general anesthesia safe for 9 year old child?

My 9 year old son must have a surgery under general anesthesia. Is general anesthesia safe for 9 year old child?
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Are you put to sleep for a tonsillectomy?

My 10-year-old son will have a tonsillectomy next week to remove his tonsils and his adenoids. Would he be put to sleep?
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What kind of anesthesia is used for adenoidectomy?

My daughter is 8 years old and is going to have an adenoidectomy because they were enlarged. What kind of anesthesia will be used for the procedure?
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Is general anesthesia safe for infants?

My son will have a surgery under general anesthesia and he's just barely a year older. Is general anesthesia safe for infants? Are there any negative side effects that I need...
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Do children get a smaller dose of anesthesia than adults?

My son is going to have anesthesia general anesthesia for his appendectomy. Are the dosages of anesthesia smaller for kids?
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Is spinal anesthesia dangerous for kids?

My son is going to have laparoscopic surgery on his spine with spinal anesthesia. Is this dangerous for kids?
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Will general anesthesia harm my baby?

My baby will have a surgery under general anesthesia and I'm so nervous about it. Does general anesthesia have any side effects that'll harm my baby?
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What drug is used for general anesthesia?

My son needs to have back surgery under general anesthesia. What drugs are typically used for general anesthesia? Do they have the same drugs and dosage as adults?
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Why was son confrontational after anesthesia?

After being under anesthesia, my son was suddenly combative. Could this have been from that? Why did he seem more confrontational and a little violent after being under general...
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Can we request that my child gets anesthesia through mask?

My child is due for a surgery soon and would need to be put to sleep. But she's terrified of needles, and I don't think it's going to go well in the OR if a needle is being used....
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What are the risks of anesthesia?

My son is 15 years old, and he will have surgery under general anesthesia. Are there any short term and long term side-effects and complications of anesthesia?
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Is general anesthesia required for a tonsillectomy?

My son will have his tonsils removed next week. Will he have general anesthesia during the surgery? Is it required?
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How can I prepare my child for anesthesia?

My child needs to have surgery for his gallbladder and will be under general anesthesia. What is the best way to prepare my child for the anesthesia?
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Is there proof that anesthesia could cause ADHD?

A long time ago, Fox published an article about anesthesia being a cause of ADHD. For some reason I was thinking about this again, and I looked it up on google and saw a few studies...
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