Pediatric Anesthesia

Our anesthesiologists have extensively trained in the field of pediatric anesthesiology. We care for children of all ages, from infants to young adults.

Piedmont Triad Anesthesia provides services for a variety of surgical specialties in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, including ear, nose and throat (ENT), dental, orthopedic and radiologic procedures.

Knowing what to expect makes anesthesia and surgery less stressful for you and your child:

Day of Surgery:

• • Your anesthesia team will meet with you before your procedure to review your medical history, to discuss the anesthesia plan and to answer questions.
  • Depending on the type of surgery, you may receive a nerve block, also known as regional anesthesia, for postoperative pain management. Regional anesthesia involves an injection that will numb the nerves going to the area of your procedure.
  • You will be lightly sedated and fully monitored before the nerve block.
  • In the operating room, you may be lightly or heavily sedated depending on your preference, or you may receive general anesthesia with a small breathing tube or airway device, if necessary, for the procedure.
  • Our anesthesia team will monitor vital signs, administer pain medications, if necessary, and ensure the highest standard of safety throughout the procedure.

   

  After Surgery:

  • The child will be woken up and taken to a recovery room, where monitoring will continue.
  • Parents will meet their child in the recovery room once the post-anesthesia care unit nurses have finished their role.
  • The parents and child can go home once the medical team has determined it is safe.