Do they sedate older kids??

[BabyLs]

I am taking my 2yr old DS to Paediatric Urologist next week. He has a very tight foreskin and has slight balooning when he wees. Apparently there is steroid cream they may use first but if they have to circumcise him I would want to be with him as he is so aware because of his age. I am asuming they would sedate him??...I have no idea how I would hold him down, he is so strong. Anyone had this before, just want to be prepared and did they let you go in??

[subaruforestermum]

Not sure exactly with that procedure but I'm pretty sure they use a patch on their hand which slowly makes them go to sleep, not sure if it numbs anything..but they use this on 5 year olds so I would say they would do something similar with a toddler.....

Hope all works out for you!

[BabyLs]

Thanks subaruforestermum:)

[MotherNurture]

This thread gives information on phimosis and young kiddos:

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=70500

Jen

[Wondermum]

To answer your question they will more than likely give him a general anaesthetic. My DS1 had the same procedure at the age of 2yrs. They gave him sleepy gas first then took him into the operating room.

[BabyLs]

Thanks ladies for the info much appreciated!!

[BabyLs]

Thanks tjfaz85...that is reassuring..I guess we will have to wait and see tomorrow..I'm sure these specialists all have there different ways. I think my DS would be very interested in the jellybeans aswell!!

[serendipity22]

In response to the first post

I am asuming they would sedate him??..

Do you mean use a painkiller? A sedative is not a painkiller. For example, Largactil is a sedative used to dope up psych patients.


He has a very tight foreskin and has slight balooning when he wees. I think this is common for a 2 year old.

There is some information on ballooning at
http://www.circumstitions.com/Care.html