Necessary instructions before anesthesia for children's dentistry - Dr. Najmeh Akhli
Dr. Najmeh Ethali
IsfahanPediatric dental specialist
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Why is it important to follow pre-anesthesia instructions in dentistry?
During general anesthesia, the child's body goes into deep sleep and the muscles of the body, including the muscles related to swallowing, relax. If the child's stomach is full at this time, its contents may return to the respiratory tract and cause serious complications. For this reason, following pre-anesthesia instructions is a vital step to ensure your child's safety and health.
Dental Pre-Anesthesia Feeding Dos and Don'ts
Following the exact timing in this section is very important. Please inform all family members of the following:
- Clear liquids (water, juice without pulp, pale tea): allowed up to <3 hours before the operation.
- Breast milk: allowed up to <4 hours before anesthesia.
- Formulated milk or pasteurized milk: up to 6 hours are allowed before the operation.
- Light meals (toast and clear liquids): are allowed up to 6 hours before anesthesia.
- Prohibition of heavy foods: Strictly avoid eating fatty, fried, and meat foods the night before anesthesia.
The importance of the general health of the child before About dental anesthesia
The general health of your child plays an important role in the success of anesthesia.
If your child has a cold, fever, runny nose, cough or any other illness, please notify the clinic 24 hours before the procedure. In this situation, anesthesia may be associated with risks and it is better to delay the operation time.
Learn more: Can children with a cold be anesthetized for dental services?
Hygiene and care tips you should know
Following these simple tips will help the treatment team to the process manage anesthesia more carefully.
- Why should a child not have nail polish for anesthesia? Please avoid putting nail polish on your child's hands and feet. A pulse oximeter device, used to monitor blood oxygen levels, is placed on the nail, and the presence of nail polish can interfere with its performance.
- Adequate sleep: Make sure your child gets enough sleep the night before the procedure. A good rest will help him to tolerate the operation conditions better.
- Be on time: Please be at the clinic at the appointed time. This allows the treatment team to perform all the pre-operative steps without haste and with complete accuracy.
Final Tips for Pre-Anesthesia Preparation for Pediatric Dentistry
At the time of discharge from the clinic, your child should be accompanied by at least 2 people. This action is very important to ensure the safety and proper care of the child after anesthesia until returning home.
By following these instructions carefully, you, as a parent, play a very important role in the success of the treatment process and the safety of your child. If you have any questions or doubts, be sure to contact the clinic before the day of the operation.
Frequently asked questions about pediatric anesthesia in dentistry
خیر، در شرایطی که توسط یک متخصص بیهوشی مجرب و در محیطی استاندارد انجام شود، بیهوشی عمومی برای دندانپزشکی کاملاً ایمن است. تیم درمانی، از جمله متخصص دندانپزشکی و متخصص بیهوشی، تمام نکات ایمنی را رعایت میکنند و کودک شما را به دقت تحت نظر دارند. رعایت دقیق دستورات قبل از بیهوشی توسط والدین، مهمترین گام برای تضمین ایمنی بیشتر است.
خوردن غذا یا نوشیدن مایعات قبل از بیهوشی، خطر برگشت محتویات معده به مری و سپس مجاری تنفسی را افزایش میدهد. این عارضه که به آن آسپیراسیون میگویند، میتواند منجر به عفونت ریه و مشکلات جدی دیگری شود. For this reason, it is vital to observe the exact timing of not eating and not drinking.
After regaining consciousness, your child may be a little confused or drowsy, and may sometimes feel mildly nauseous. These symptoms are normal and will disappear over time. The treatment team at the clinic will provide you with the necessary instructions for post-operative care.
This depends on the protocols of each clinic, but usually during anesthesia, the parents wait in another room so that the treatment team can concentrate on their work. با این حال، قبل از شروع فرآیند، متخصص بیهوشی تمامی اطلاعات لازم را به شما میدهد.
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