In the process of children’s growth, it is inevitable to encounter the need for surgical treatment, and anesthesia as an important auxiliary means of surgery, its safety naturally affects the heartstrings of every parent. Today, I will give parents an in-depth analysis of the mystery of children’s anesthesia to help you better understand and cope with this process.
First, the core concept of children’s anesthesia is the essence of anesthesia. In short, anesthesia is the use of drugs to make children temporarily lose the ability of perception and movement during the operation, so as to ensure the smooth operation process. It falls into two broad categories: local anesthesia, which targets only the surgical area, and general anesthesia, which puts the child’s whole body into a state of “deep rest.”. Why do children need anesthesia? In view of their young age and delicate constitution, children are more sensitive to pain. Anesthesia can not only effectively alleviate the pain caused by the operation, but also enable children to complete the operation unconsciously and reduce the negative psychological impact.
2. Clarify the common misunderstandings about children’s anesthesia. Does anesthesia damage children’s intelligence? This is a doubt in the minds of many parents. In fact, with the progress of medical technology, the safety of modern anesthetic drugs and technology has been greatly improved, and the impact on children’s intelligence is minimal. Of course, if the operation is complicated, long or there are special circumstances, there may be short-term effects, but these effects are often reversible and will gradually disappear over time. Can narcotic drugs cause addiction? Absolutely not. There are essential differences between narcotic drugs and drugs, and they are quite different in their mechanism of action, mode of use and dosage. Therefore, parents need not worry that their children will become addicted to drugs because of anesthesia.
3. Potential Challenges and Coping Points of Anesthesia in Children Potential Challenges Nervous System Effects: Although rare, anesthetic drugs may have transient effects on children’s nervous system, such as temporary memory decline or distraction. Most of these effects can recover naturally within weeks to months. Respiratory depression: General anesthesia temporarily depresses the respiratory center, but a professional anesthesiologist will closely monitor the child’s breathing during the operation and take necessary measures to ensure his breathing safety. Anaphylaxis: Few children may be allergic to anesthetic drugs, but careful allergy history and preventive measure before surgery can greatly reduce this risk. Preoperative preparation: Parents should fully and truthfully inform the doctor of the child’s physical condition, allergy history and medication history, so as to provide a basis for the doctor to formulate a personalized anesthesia program. Postoperative care: After surgery, the child may feel uncomfortable or sleepy, parents need to follow the medical supervision for careful care and observation, once found abnormal should be timely feedback to the doctor. Psychological support: Surgery is a big challenge for children, parents should give full care and encouragement to help children through this special period smoothly.
4. How to further reduce the risk of anesthesia in children? Strengthening preoperative communication and communication with doctors, understanding the operation process, anesthesia methods, potential risks and preventive measure, will help parents better understand the operation process, so as to better cooperate with doctors. After strictly following the doctor’s instructions, parents should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for nursing and observation, and do not use drugs or other treatments without the doctor’s permission.
Although there are certain risks and challenges in
children’s anesthesia, as long as parents and doctors work together and cooperate closely, these risks can be minimized. It is hoped that parents will have a deeper understanding of the relevant knowledge of children’s anesthesia and build a solid line of defense for the healthy growth of children.
