These are worrisome symptoms and signs: severe pain in upper or lower limb, more by night, not relieved by regular pain killers and associated with swelling. Your child is not eating well and losing weight in short period of time.
If he presented to hospital at an early stage of the disease and treated according to standard protocols, his or her chance of complete cure will range between 60 to 70 % 5 years cure rate.
If he is diagnosed at an early stage with a small to moderately sized tumor, his or her chance of not having an amputation would be over 90 %.
From 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
By calling 6000 & call for Code Yellow, intensivist will be available within 10 minutes.
The attendant should start CPR & call for help who should call 6000 for Code Blue, the code blue team will arrive within 2 minutes.
Anesthesia is a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes, that enables the painless performance of surgical procedures.
There is three different types of Anesthesia:
If your child has an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery or a procedure, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist has the experience and qualifications to assist in the treatment and to help ensure that your child undergoes that treatment safely.
A pediatric anesthesiologist is a fully trained anesthesiologist who has completed at least 1 year of specialized training in anesthesia care of infants and children.
Always follow doctor’s instructions about avoiding food and drink before surgery. Fasting is usually necessary starting about six hours before surgery. Your child may be able to drink clear fluids until 2 hours before anesthesia.
Your child must be fast: