Dax Dr. Posted on November 1, By: Dr. Dax Guenther. Should Surgery Be Postponed? Fever : Any fever indicates your body is fighting off some type of infection or illness and will require us to reschedule your surgery.
Staying Healthy Before Surgery Being proactive when it comes to your health is always a good idea. The anaesthetic should take effect very quickly. You'll start feeling lightheaded, before becoming unconscious within a minute or so. The anaesthetist will stay with you throughout the procedure. They'll make sure you continue to receive the anaesthetic and that you stay in a controlled state of unconsciousness.
They'll also give you painkilling medicine into your veins, so that you're comfortable when you wake up. After your operation, the anaesthetist will stop the anaesthetic and you'll gradually wake up. You'll usually be in a recovery room at first, before being transferred to a ward. Depending on your circumstances, you'll usually need to stay in hospital for a few hours to a few days after your operation.
General anaesthetics can affect your memory, concentration and reflexes for a day or two, so it's important for a responsible adult to stay with you for at least 24 hours after your operation, if you're allowed to go home. You'll also be advised to avoid driving, drinking alcohol and signing any legal documents for 24 to 48 hours. General anaesthetics have some common side effects. Your anaesthetist should discuss these with you before your surgery. There are different solutions you can embrace if you catch a cold with your surgery coming up.
The main symptoms of a cold include a runny nose, scratchy or sore throat, and coughing. Others are fever, muscle pains, and general body fatigue. If you catch a cold a few weeks or days near your surgery, notify the doctor. You may be tempted to withhold that information and hope you will have recovered in time for your surgery. Remember that only your doctor can decide whether the cold will affect your surgery or not.
Keeping your doctor updated on your progress will determine rescheduling or cancellation decisions. The severity and timing of a cold contribute to decision making. If you catch cold weeks to your surgery, there are higher chances of you recovering and undergoing surgery as planned.
Chances of postponing are high if you get sick a few days before your surgery. When you have a sinus infection, your surgery should be delayed. The same case applies when you have a nagging cough. Anesthesia cannot be used when you have a severe sore throat, as it can worsen the symptom. People are required to drink plenty of fluids when recovering from a cold. Overall, when it comes to getting sick before surgery, honesty with your surgeon is always the best policy—and, as a general rule of thumb, you want to be as healthy as possible going into surgery to give your body its best shot at a smooth, fast recovery.
Want to learn even more about how your health prior to surgery can affect your recovery? Check out our post on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery.
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