General Anaesthetic Flashcards
1
Q
Define GA
A
Loss of consciousness
2
Q
Stages of anaesthesia
A
Induction
Excitement
Surgical anaesthesia
Overdose
3
Q
Indications for GA
A
Patient needs put to sleep as too anxious/too young
Dentist can’t guarantee will stay still for procedure
4
Q
GA risks
A
Death
Nausea/vomiting
Damage to oropharynx from tube
Pain
Headache
Drowsy
5
Q
Pre op advice for GA
A
Fasting
Need escort
Stay in for 30mins after
6
Q
Who can consent for a child GA
A
Child under 16 - Gillick Competent
Mum
Dad if married to Mum at Childs birth
Dad if on birth certificate 2006 onwards
Adopted parents/legal guardian
7
Q
What to include in a GA Referral
A
Patient name/address/number
MH
DH
Parental rights
Justification for tx
Tx plan + radiographs
