Post-DIscharge Complications of Dental Treatment in General Anesthesia Performed in a Day-Care Service

Post-DIscharge Complications of Dental Treatment in General Anesthesia Performed in a Day-Care Service

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Objective: To review the frequency and management of post-discharge complications in patients who underwent dental treatment in general anesthesia (GA) in a day-care surgery setting and identify the factors that increase the risk for these complications.Material and methods: Anonymous questionnaire was sent to parents/caregivers of patients who underwent full mouth restoration in GA at our institution kenya tree coral for sale between 1 st January 2017 and 31 st July 2019.Demographic and clinical data of patients as well as the data about the occurrence and management of complications were collected.Results: Sixty-six parents/caregivers (30.5%) responded to the questionnaire.

Most frequent complications were drowsiness and pain in 40(60.6%) patients.Complications were managed by parents or caregivers with conservative measures at home in 57(91.9%) cases.Phone consultation with dentist was required in 5(8.

1%) cases.One patient (1.6%) was readmitted.Younger age and diagnosis were associated with increased risk for drowsiness.Conclusion: Post discharge complications of dental treatment in GA in a sensationnel kiyari day-care service are common and they can be managed by parent/caregiver with conservative measures at home.

The rate of readmission is low.Dental treatment in GA in a day-care service is a safe procedure that can be performed with acceptable risk in carefully selected patients.