Morning! Been a busy spell here, so twitter time hasn't had a look in I'm afraid. Still trying to get my head around my 8yr old needing a general anaesthetic just to have an MRI and take some bloods. Autism makes everything different. Sometimes good. Sometimes not so much.
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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They are hideous particularly head ones. I think they let you down by not warning you. It is common for children to get GAs for them
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Kid got one when she was on ICU. There is a TV for the children to watch there. I handed in by bag but forgot keys in hoodie pocket.
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At the end was a loud bang. I saw/ felt nothing. My keys had been sucked into the machine + I was all but accused of attempted murder
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Those magnets are astonishing. She would ha e been safer under GA instead of with her not quite with it mother present.
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Bloody hell! That sounds horrendous. Guess the 'no metal objects' rule's there for a good reason. I'll triple check when we go - thank you.
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