Circumcision under Local Anesthesia

2023-03-01 21:11:16
Is Local Anesthesia safe for children below 06 months?, If given before Circumcision? Please advice.
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Hie Local anaesthesia is safe but difficult to manage in 6m old Because child may not be cooperative and he might require sedation
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Can plan for caudal anaesthesia

Answered2023-03-03 08:06:03

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local anaesthetia is safe given according to weight of the baby ... that is by calculating per kg body weight

Answered2023-03-01 23:01:11

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LA is safe for anybody but to giving to a  6month old baby during surgery might difficult

Answered2023-03-02 03:14:32

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