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My dwarf child will soon undergo surgery. What special considerations regarding anesthesia should be taken into account?

April 26, 2017anesthesia child considerations Dwarf Soon special surgery undergo

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My dwarf child will soon undergo surgery. What special considerations regarding anesthesia should be taken into account?

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In general, the anesthesiologist needs to be careful not to hyperextend your child’s neck as much as she or he might with a non-dwarf child. Dosage should be based upon your child’s weight, rather than age.