Summary
This infographic by the Royal College of Anaesthetists shows some of the common events and risks that healthy children and young people of normal weight face when having a general anaesthetic (GA) for routine surgery. It highlights that modern anaesthetics are very safe and that most common side effects are usually not serious or long lasting. It also outlines the conversations children and their families should expect to have with their anaesthetist prior to their procedure.
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RCOA infographic - Common events and risks for children and young people having a general anaesthetic (25 April 2022)
https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/patients/patient-information-resources/anaesthesia-risk/children-young-people
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