my son was born 11 weeks early,because of svt and fetal hydrops,he is now having a operation to remove a hernia what are the risks of having anestheitic if you have svt?
2007-11-21 06:57:40 · 2 answers · asked by tracy s 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I don't know the risks, but infants and children with SVT are often treated for the SVT itself using concentrated radio waves emitted from a wire inserted into the heart. During this procedure they are sedated and sometimes given a general anesthetic.
There is always a risk from anesthetics, but based on the common usage of anesthetics for treating tachycardia, it seems that there isn't an unusually high risk from anesthetic. Its possible the doctors may also administer a medication to control the tachycardia during the procedure. The surgeons usually give you an opportunity to ask these questions before the surgery.
2007-11-21 07:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worry ive been under anesthetic plenty of times, there is no risk at all, u wake up a bit dazed and confused sometimes sick, but there is no risk at all, all doctors on this degree of operation will be experienced and know what they are doing, trust me.
2007-11-21 15:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋