My dad cut his 3 fingers off at accident at work on wednesday and the surgeon managed to save one of them, he was under anaesthetic for 17 hours while they operated what effect is this going to have on him
2006-11-03 01:11:05 · 9 answers · asked by textkitten 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
hi mum
you know grandad he can be a grump at the best of times love him so he'll prob just be tired and miserable but who wouldn't after loosing 3 fingers, it will be a change in his lifestyle but im sure he will get through xx dont worry xx
2006-11-04 08:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
17 hours is a very long time to be under anaesthetic. General anaesthetic carries risks with every one given, the risks are increased by several other factors including age, level of fitness e.g. heart/lung problems, smoking, obesity and length of time under anaesthetic. The longer you are under, the higher the risk of complications post-op. If your dad is otherwise fit and well he should be pretty much ok as long as he's up and about - the main complications arise from prolonged immobility. This can happen even after a short anaesthetic. He should be given compression stockings to wear and a daily heparin injection to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and should also be taught some deep breathing exercises to prevent chest infection. The nurses will be observing him closely for any complications, so try not to worry.
2006-11-03 04:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Soozy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That sounds nasty. He was probably under so long as they tried to repair everything as best they could.The kength of anaesthetic should have no longterm ill effects on him. He will be very groggy after it and it may affect - decrease his appetite. Otherwise recovery should be normal, though painful. He will probably need physiotherapy to regain the use of his injured hand. He will need alot of support too after losing too fingers. Best of luck and hope he recovers well.
2006-11-03 01:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by cherub 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot, he would be under better care during the op than he will be when he is on the ward.
Sorry to hear about the accident.
2006-11-03 01:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bladerunner (Dave) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some operations last a very long time your dad will have no after effects sorry to hear about his accident
2006-11-05 06:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was otherwise in good health, probably no ill affects. Nowadays anesthesiologists are well trained and monitor vital functions closely adjusting the anesthesia meds accordingly. I wouldn't worry about it.
2006-11-03 01:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is going to be 2 fingers short.
2006-11-03 01:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I imagine such a short time is OK, people often spend much longer periods unconscious or in a coma, try not to worry
2006-11-03 01:17:52 · answer #8 · answered by Powerpuffgeezer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It probably won't matter.
2006-11-03 01:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋