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Expert: - 1/6/2012


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How long after a walking pneumonia diagnosis can my 3 yr old daughter safely undergo general anesthesia to have her adenoids removed and tubes put in her ears?  She needs to have the surgery due to chronic sinus infections she gets every 3 weeks or so.

Answer
While there are no firm criteria, there is general agreement that 3-4 weeks of no symptoms, like fever, cough, or sputum production, is a safe interval in which to proceed. Nevertheless, the skill and experience of your anesthesiologist will determine the final decision.

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Arjav Shah, M.D.

Expertise

I have a broad anesthetic experience in my Dallas practice, so I can answer most questions about anesthesia, but defer to other's expertise in chronic pain management

Experience

Board-certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, in practice since 1999. I have been in private practice in Dallas since 2001, and am a strong supporter of physician-only anesthesia.

Education/Credentials
Residency in Surgery and Anesthesiology at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Wake Forest University

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