Advice for parents when their child has had an anaesthetic

Vomiting

Vomiting is common following a general anaesthetic. Some children will have to stay in hospital due to the vomiting. If your child is sick at home, let them drink small amounts of weak juice. If vomiting continues please contact your GP or the hospital.

School

General anaesthetics can wear off slowly making your child dizzy. Please watch your child carefully for the first day at home. If your child is comfortable, they should return to school the next day.

Follow-up

If you require an out-patient appointment this should be made before you leave the Ward – if not one will be sent to you through the post.

Problems

If you have any worries please contact your GP or the ward your child was admitted to.