Woul a cold cancel an operation?
Or the flu?
2006-12-06 06:54:35 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Sometimes.
I actually had to have my knee surgery postponed because of it. The most important factor is congestion; if you are congested it is much harder to get you intubated for your breathing tube.
Another thing you may want to consider, even if you aren't congested, is your compromised immune system. Your body's defenses are lowered and this makes you more prone to infection, especially in any new wounds. The surgical incisions are just as prone to infection as any other wound on your body, occassionally moreso because of how deep they usually go.
2006-12-06 07:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by aerodrown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we have just answered this question but here is the relevant part
There is always a risk even with a lungs in top condition so they are concerned that your ability to breath before they start not so bad that it would be unacceptably dangerous to continue. Any condition which affects the lungs has to be considered. If it is only a slightly higher risk but the condition is likely to clear up in a couple of days then they may well wait until it has
2006-12-06 07:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and i tell you for sure that YES it would cancel your op. The reason being is that your immune system is down and you are open to all sorts of bacteria and viruses and more so now that these hospitals have the mrsa bug
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2006-12-07 09:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite likely that it would there is always a certain degree of risk with any anaesthetic and it probably would be suggested that it would be better to wait until your cold has completely gone.
2006-12-06 08:01:26 · answer #4 · answered by gilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any infection or cold will stop a surgery because there is a risk of infection with any surgery and they will not take the risk to your health to cut into you if you arent in tip top shape.
2006-12-06 09:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by rn_bratt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could. they may need to do routine blood tests which will show if your white blood cell count is raised indicating an infection. if they were raised this could mean cancellation.colds and flu can lead to chest infections so a chest xray may be needed also.pulmonary congestion may have implications with an anesthetic. i hope you well and good luck.
2006-12-07 19:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Fallen Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my son was due to have a GA for dental treatment and they wouldnt do it on the day as he had a cold
2006-12-06 20:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure would, but speak to your doctor or the hospital involved
saving valuable time for another patient.
2006-12-06 07:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by didymum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes any kind of cold ,
2006-12-06 06:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. Your doctor will tell you for sure, tho.
2006-12-06 06:57:07 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Saffire♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋