What are common complications encountered in PGH when a patient is given general anesthesia and how are these prevented/addressed? Also, how does the doctor reassure patients who are worried about aftereffects of general anesthesia? Thank you po!
Hi Pamela!
There is a broad range of complications when a patient is given general anesthesia, it would require its own lecture. But the most common ones are transient hypotension intraoperatively and nausea and vomiting postoperatively. Transient hypotension can be avoided by ensuring the patient is adequately hydrated prior to induction of anesthesia. Also, correct dosage of induction agents should be used. Post op nausea and vomiting (PONV) can be prevented by giving pre-emptive anti-emetics, especially if the patient has been assessed to be at high risk for PONV.
I hope this answers your question!
All the best,
Maan HIlvano-Corsiga
There is a broad range of complications when a patient is given general anesthesia, it would require its own lecture. But the most common ones are transient hypotension intraoperatively and nausea and vomiting postoperatively. Transient hypotension can be avoided by ensuring the patient is adequately hydrated prior to induction of anesthesia. Also, correct dosage of induction agents should be used. Post op nausea and vomiting (PONV) can be prevented by giving pre-emptive anti-emetics, especially if the patient has been assessed to be at high risk for PONV.
I hope this answers your question!
All the best,
Maan HIlvano-Corsiga
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