Full Service General Anesthesia
Age, health and ability to be safely managed in an office setting determine whether patients are good candidates for general anesthesia. The team at Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons will help you decide if general anesthesia is safe for you.
What Is General Anesthesia?
General anesthesia in Chillicothe, OH is a way of making a patient unconscious so a surgical procedure can be carried out without the patient feeling discomfort. General anesthesia renders the patient unconscious. While they are unconscious, the oral surgeon can perform a variety of procedures. General anesthesia helps make oral surgery safe and effective.
About General Anesthesia
General anesthesia renders patients unconscious. How long the effects last depend on how much anesthesia is administered. General anesthesia must be administered by someone with special training to ensure that it’s done safely. General anesthesia comes with some risks, but overall, it allows patients to undergo surgeries they would not otherwise be able to handle.
What Are the Side Effects of General Anesthesia?
After the procedure, the patient may experience drowsiness and short-term memory loss. Some people (rare cases) experience nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia, so your oral surgeon in Chillicothe, OH will advise you to avoid eating or drinking before your procedure. Anyone who undergoes general anesthesia for a procedure should not drive themselves home when the procedure is over.
Am I A Good Candidate for General Anesthesia?
People who are elderly or ill may not be good candidates for general anesthesia, because the amount of general anesthesia used to keep their body sedated may be too much for their body to handle. The team at Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons can help you decide if general anesthesia is safe for you.
Some people are allergic to the medications used for general anesthesia. It’s very important to disclose all known allergies to your oral surgeon before undergoing the procedure. If you have a history of allergic reactions, you may be at increased risk to be allergic to the general anesthesia medications.
Contact Us for Information About Your Dental Procedure
Will you soon be undergoing a dental procedure that requires general anesthesia? It’s very important to work with experienced professionals. The team at Southern Ohio Oral & Facial Surgeons can help. We offer a streamlined scheduling and consultation experience for the convenience of our patients. We’ll evaluate you before your procedure to determine whether general anesthesia is right for you. To get started with your upcoming oral surgery or procedure, call today.
