Have you had an MRI John?
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No, not personally. But Karen's had 2 done very recently, so I have some understanding of what's involved. I knew he'd need sedation, I just didn't anticipate GA being the method tbh. :(
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Can the give him propofol? A little easier than full metal jacket GA.
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I don't know actually. The discussion around sedation was brief and largely dismissed up front on the basis of risk of him waking up during the scan. It's not an area I know much about, tbh. Any clinical followers have thoughts on the available options for this please? Thanks..
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I think a very short acting GA for duration might be more effective and possibly safer than tranquillisers which may not settle him enough. But I am speaking as lay person who has had GAs lately.
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Thank you. I know GA comes with a morbidity risk (among others), but not sure how that compares with the risks of alternatives tbh. GA just seems a little drastic from a parental perspective I suppose.

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Ask to talk to the anaesthetist beforehand (surely this is possible in NHS hospitals????!!!) and let him/her allay your concerns. He can't have an MRI without something, that's for sure. Any anaesthetists out there who can advise/reassure re propofol or full GA?
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Yes, we will get to meet the anaesthetist beforehand for consent purposes (I checked), so I'll have chance for a discussion. Be nice to be more informed ahead of time though, so any info gratefully received. Thanks, Adrienne.
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Hope you sorted his teeth at same time? Rare opportunity. J dad of Alex
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What an excellent heads-up. Wouldn't have even considered that one - thank you! How to even go about arranging such a thing though? He has a dentist already who has referred him to an oral medicine consultant (rare beast, apparently). Should I involve them somehow?
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If you can. Sometimes logistics overcome best intentions. Good luck.

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I shall make enquiries. Thanks John - you're a star!

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Can be done. We got ortho stuff sorted for G while under for neuro. Mind you, be prepared to wear your Super-Diplomat pants thin. We got everything organised & then the clerking junior anaesthetist on day hadn't read *all* the memos. Got very cross/shouty when we said "Recheck".
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Well if it's possible, then it's well worth the effort. I'm all for cramming in as many distressing experiences as possible into a time when he won't have to know about them. As long as it doesn't prolongue the GA too much, of course!
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Thanks Anne. Hope all's well with you? xx
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