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How do doctors sleep babies for surgerys?

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Same as adults: The same way that they do for adults, but the doses are smaller and the equipment is tinier.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Ernesto Pretto jr. answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

General anesthesia : In the vast majority of cases when an infant requires surgery the anesthesia administered is general anesthesia by inhalation. After monitors are attached to the baby a face mask is gently held close to the babies airway so he/she can breathe in nitrous oxide or other anesthesia gas such as sevoflurane (a derivative of ether). These gases have a sweet odor and they gradually fall asleep.

Answered 5/28/2016

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