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Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based - 5/26/2010


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Hi,
I'm scheduled for arthroscopy day after tomorrow but developed a head cold three days ago. Its mainly headache, sneezing and runny nose. Is this something that could impact being able to have the surgery?
Thanks,
Jo

Answer
Hi Jo
It might mean that you will be cancelled - rather depends on how you are on the day. If the runny nose has settled then hey may well proceed but many anaesthetists are very conservative about giving anaesthesia in patients with a cold for a non life threatening problem.
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Dr Ian Jackson

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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based

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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.

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European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists

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