Dr. Hale,
I am scheduled for surgery next month using general anesthesia. I'm not yet sure what my doctor will be prescribing for pain relief afterwards, but which narcotic pain med would you say transfers the least and is the safest as far as the data is concerned?
I've read a lot of previous responses so I know demerol for general anesthesia is not recommended and to wait 4 hours or so after "typical" meds. I have also read the recommendations for pain meds but I couldn't decipher what you thought was the SAFEST and BEST choice for baby out of all of the narcotic drug options, both IV in the hospital after surgery and at home via the oral route.
At the time of my surgery, my baby will be 8 1/2 months.
Thank you!
I am scheduled for surgery next month using general anesthesia. I'm not yet sure what my doctor will be prescribing for pain relief afterwards, but which narcotic pain med would you say transfers the least and is the safest as far as the data is concerned?
I've read a lot of previous responses so I know demerol for general anesthesia is not recommended and to wait 4 hours or so after "typical" meds. I have also read the recommendations for pain meds but I couldn't decipher what you thought was the SAFEST and BEST choice for baby out of all of the narcotic drug options, both IV in the hospital after surgery and at home via the oral route.
At the time of my surgery, my baby will be 8 1/2 months.
Thank you!
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