Post Op Care

Monitor patient’s airway. It is normal if your child is sleepy after the sedation and it is safe for them to take a nap. However it is important to make sure that they sleep on their stomach or side. This is to prevent aspiration if they were to develop an upset stomach. Keep their head extended so that they can maintain an open airway. If you do hear snoring, simply raise their chin and this will go away. Always check on your child frequently while sleeping.

Assist any standing or walking. Although your child may be very responsive when they leave, they may be slightly disoriented and could not maintain their balance on their own. Always hold their hands while standing or walking. You should plan on monitoring their balance for the next 4-6 hours.

Watch for any cheek or tongue biting tendency. If your child was given any numbing medicine, you will be informed of areas to closely monitor until the anesthesia wears off. Until the numbness is gone, monitor for any tendency for the child to chew or suck on their lip or cheek. Depending on the anesthesia medicine used, the numb sensation will last approximately 1-2 hours after you leave the office.

Encourage fluids. Your child may not be hungry after they leave and this is acceptable. Over the course of the next few hours, do encourage fluids to maintain hydration. Your child will let you know when they are hungry for food.

Call our office with any questions. You can always reach us after your child’s sedation appointment. If the office has closed, you may reach one of our doctors with our emergency number. The office emergency telephone number is: 843-860-4067

Jan Wrobleski, DDS
Will MacDonald, DMD
Mike Myers, DMD

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