Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns — both yours and your child's.
Here's a basic look at what anesthesia does.
Here's a quick look at what may happen before, during, and after your child gets anesthesia.
Here's a quick look at what may happen before, during, and after you get anesthesia.
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Anesthesia is medicine that doctors give to make people feel comfortable when they're having surgery, stitches, or other things that might be painful.
Sedation is the use of medicines to help someone relax and not feel pain during a medical procedure.
Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.
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Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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