Is it possible to do local anesthesia for a cold?

Anesthesia and complications

Most surgical procedures are performed using anesthesia. Some medical conditions can affect the effects of anesthesia on the body. It is not recommended to use anesthesia in the presence of diseases:

The main reason is that the patient’s respiratory rhythm is disrupted, this poses a threat to life, and cases of cardiac arrest have been reported. In addition, the body is weakened and vulnerable, and may react incorrectly to medications.

Therefore, the most favorable time for surgery is one and a half months after the illness.

Any surgical intervention is a heavy burden for the body. In a state when the patient is sick, the immune system cannot cope with its protective function, but if additional stress occurs at this time, then there is a high risk of developing complications and infections that will only worsen the person’s condition.

Past diseases of the larynx and nose, even after elimination, can cause inflammation. Therefore, a longer rehabilitation period and regular doctor supervision are required. It is better to wait one and a half to two months and only then carry out the procedure.

Possible complications if surgery is performed for a cold:

Respiratory arrest, coma.
Difficult rehabilitation period.
Kidney and heart problems.
An ordinary cough can develop into bronchitis, and a runny nose can develop into sinusitis, and so on.
Decreased immunity.

The patient should inform the doctor about chronic diseases. For example, if it is rhinitis, then surgery is performed.

How to treat colds in oncology

Human protection is significantly reduced when the cold season sets in, which leads to the body becoming vulnerable to infections.

Bacteria and viruses can easily penetrate and cause serious illness. This is especially pronounced in cancer patients, because chemotherapy courses weaken the immune system. At this time, it is very important to know measures to protect the body. An acute respiratory viral infection caused by oncology will cause a number of complications. We need to take strengthening our immune system as seriously as possible.

Treatment process

In the hospital, the patient is treated only for severe cases of the disease. Basically, a person is treated at home and is visited by a doctor.

If hospitalization is still required, patients are assigned to a boxed department to separate patients during treatment for ARVI in oncology. It comes in several types:

Non-medicinal . Involves treatment without the use of medications. A person uses other methods. They are less effective than medications. Requires more time to recover.
Medication . It says that medications are being used. This is the most effective treatment method that leads to rapid recovery. However, it is necessary to follow the dosage and instructions for use so as not to harm the body.

Mostly, cancer patients are treated for influenza with medications. The reason for this is weakened immunity and the use of cytostatic drugs. They are necessary to reduce cancer cells in the body, but at the same time significantly reduce immunity.

Non-drug treatment may not be effective. Doctors strongly recommend the use of medications. In order to choose the best one, you need to go to see a doctor.

Treatment without the use of drugs

In this case, the disease is treated like a common cold. The patient is recommended to rest in bed. He should lie down a lot and avoid physical exertion. You should not read or use technical devices. Gadgets can aggravate the course of the disease and cause overwork of the body. Such activities can lead to exhaustion and the development of complications.

You should drink a lot of water. It should be warm. It is recommended to drink sweet tea with lemon, fruit juice, and rosehip infusion. They improve the condition. Fills the body with vitamins. If you drink more than 1.5 liters of water per day during ARVI, you will be able to remove harmful substances from the body. Viruses and bacteria will stop multiplying and die, and the person will recover. The immune system will be strengthened.

Treatment with medications

The treatment of influenza in cancer patients should be comprehensive. First of all, patients are prescribed antipyretics. These include:

However, they can only be taken if the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. At lower temperatures, you cannot take antipyretics; the body must fight the infection.

If a fever occurs, you should stay in bed and avoid moving around the room. If the temperature has returned to normal, you can get up and walk around the house a little.

In addition to medications, various procedures are used to reduce fever. The patient is wiped with cool water and a compress is applied to the forehead. Very cold water should not be used. It should be exactly cool, room temperature.

Water that is too cold will make you feel worse and increase your fever. Be sure to drink a lot of water. In addition, you should consume fruit drinks made from lingonberries or cranberries. They will fill the body with vitamins and help fight infection.

You should give up coffee and carbonated sweet drinks. These liquids will harm a weakened body.

When a cough occurs, it is recommended to take mucolytic medications. Expectorants are needed to expel mucus. One of the most effective is Licorin. Thermopsis extract is also suitable.

It should be remembered that you need to start taking the drug with a small dosage, then it is gradually increased. You cannot take medications in large doses at once, as this will harm the body.

If you have a sore throat, you should rinse it with antiseptic solutions: Chlorophyllipt, Furacilin, or infusions of chamomile or sage. Gargling procedures are carried out once every three hours to achieve a high degree of effectiveness. Disinfecting sprays also combat soreness:

Such medications are used strictly according to the instructions.

If the infection has developed significantly and the above methods do not help, the patient is hospitalized. In this case, more effective drugs are needed, which will be used by doctors in the hospital. In case of severe influenza, the patient needs round-the-clock monitoring. Specialists monitor his condition around the clock in order to provide immediate assistance if his condition worsens.

Is a flu shot necessary or not?

Many patients wonder whether they can get a flu shot. Doctors do not give a definite answer. In their opinion, everything depends on the patient’s condition.

If the cancer is at an early stage, vaccination is permitted. The immune system is strong. However, with the development of cancer, immunity decreases significantly.

If the disease has already caused harm to the body, vaccination is prohibited, since vaccination will complicate the course of the flu.

It should be remembered that medications are selected for patients individually, taking into account the characteristics of the body and contraindications. Timely, comprehensive treatment will lead to recovery and prevent side effects. The patient will feel better, the flu will disappear without a trace.

In what cases is diagnostics necessary and how is it carried out?

There are a number of operations after which coughing may occur. To alleviate the patient's condition, it is necessary to perform a bronchoscopy. Diagnostics will help the doctor in selecting a treatment method. Operations after which additional diagnostics are required:

Heart surgery. After such operations, dry coughing occurs, which gives off pain in the chest area. They arise due to the fact that blood microcirculation in the upper respiratory tract changes and pressure rises. Gas exchange is disrupted. Treatment based on taking mucolytics does not give the desired result.
Lung operations. After surgery, the structure of soft tissues is disrupted, which negatively affects breathing and the functioning of nerve endings. Additional diseases such as congestive pneumonia may develop. Diagnostics will help determine the cause of coughing.
Gallbladder operations. Most often, cough occurs due to medications used during surgery.
Operations to remove hernia. A common problem after a hernia removal is unpleasant coughing. This is due to the fact that the work of the muscles responsible for the functionality of the respiratory system organs changes. If no complications arise during the operation, the cough will go away on its own after 7 days. The presence of side effects may lead to repeated surgery.
Thyroid surgeries. The trachea is damaged, causing coughing. It is important to allow the mechanical injury to recover, after which the unpleasant symptoms will go away on their own.

Additional diagnostics are required if the patient's condition worsens.

Heart surgery

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18.08.2013

Question: Hello! My husband had surgery to remove a vein using spinal anesthesia. On the 12th day, vomiting suddenly occurred (poisoning is excluded), the next day the temperature rose to 38 and even higher, and the head began to hurt (especially the right side and eye), for 4 days the temperature has been jumping from 35.6 to 38, no headache passes. Could this be a consequence of anesthesia? Although they warned that the head might hurt for several days, it was immediately after the operation, but here 12 days have passed and the temperature has also risen. What other complications could there be? Meningitis? Unfortunately, we can only call the doctor after the weekend. Sincerely. Thanks in advance for your answer.

Answer: Hello! You should consult a neurologist as soon as possible. It is very important to exclude a number of serious conditions and complications that could be caused by spinal anesthesia, the stress of surgery, or an illness whose occurrence coincided by chance with a recent operation and anesthesia. First of all, the neurologist must exclude acute cerebrovascular accident and meningitis (arachnoiditis). Only after making sure that there are no serious diseases can you think about the condition that your anesthesiologist warned about (“Headache after spinal anesthesia”). I sincerely wish you a speedy recovery!

18.08.2013

Question: Good afternoon, the topic of the question is: “local anesthesia for colds.” On Monday I will have a tumor on my back removed (a lump or something like that, 1-2 cm in size) under local anesthesia. Today (Saturday) I woke up with a stuffy throat; During the day there is no fever, I gargle, only a runny nose torments me. Is it possible to perform removal/surgery? Postponement is undesirable, since a trip to the sea is planned for mid-September, and the doctor said that you can’t swim for 2 weeks after the operation. Thank you very much in advance.

During surgery

After the child has fallen asleep, the anesthesia deepens to the so-called “surgical stage”, at which the surgeon begins the operation. At the end of the operation, the “strength” of anesthesia decreases and the child wakes up.

What happens to the child during the operation? He sleeps without experiencing any sensations, particularly pain. The child's condition is assessed clinically by the anesthesiologist - by looking at the skin, visible mucous membranes, eyes, he listens to the child's lungs and heartbeat, monitoring (observation) of the work of all vital organs and systems is used, and, if necessary, rapid laboratory tests are performed.

Modern monitoring equipment allows you to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, the content of oxygen, carbon dioxide, inhalational anesthetics in the inhaled and exhaled air, oxygen saturation in the blood as a percentage, the degree of depth of sleep and the degree of pain relief, the level of muscle relaxation, the ability to conduct a pain impulse along the nerve trunk and much, much more.

What are the risks and complications of general anesthesia? The most common complications are:

Nausea after surgery (usually caused by drugs). It only occurs in patients with a certain predisposition and can be treated very well with medication.

Hoarseness (after intubation) usually resolves within 24 hours.

Aspiration (which means foreign bodies entering the trachea or lungs when swallowed). If the patient adheres to the prescribed preoperative behavioral rules (“sober”!), aspiration is practically impossible. This hazard is most common in acute procedures (unplanned surgeries).

Cardiovascular disorders (dangerous in pre-existing cardiovascular diseases) can be caused by the stress of surgery.

Cooling (today very rare: during surgery the patient is warmed up accordingly) is manifested by postoperative tremor.

Damage to teeth can occur during intubation - but is very rare.

Malignant hyperthermia (extremely rare, 1:250,000, but life-threatening), caused by the patient's genetic predisposition. This complication begins with a significant increase in body temperature and can lead to kidney failure. If there is a known history of malignant hyperthermia in the family, be sure to tell your anesthesiologist!

Medical procedures for elevated body temperature

Often a cold is accompanied by an elevated body temperature. To decide whether to perform surgery or not, the doctor must find out the reason. If this occurred against the background of a disease, to eliminate which surgical procedures should be performed, then this is not a contraindication.

A sharp rise in temperature for no apparent reason or due to a cold is a reason for additional diagnostics. It is impossible to perform an operation in such a situation; it can cause a lot of complications, including death.

Is it possible to give anesthesia to a child with a runny nose?

The criteria for assessing the ability to undergo anesthesia and surgery for a child are generally the same as for adults.
But at the same time, the severity of the disease is taken into account and more thorough tests are carried out on the tolerability of the anesthetic drugs used.
A child’s body is less resistant to such stress, and the likelihood of death is higher than in an adult patient
In general, regardless of age, surgery for a runny nose is not recommended; moreover, even after recovery, it is recommended to wait at least two to three weeks if the patient’s condition allows this time to be waited.

Why can't you have surgery if you have a cold? - Why?

05.12.2019

Alexandra Burguta, April 23, 2018

Obstetrician, Gynecologist

Hello, before surgery you need to rule out sinusitis, which your symptoms are very similar to.

Evgeniy Tikhanovich, April 23, 2018

Anesthesiologist-resuscitator

Hello. This is not a contraindication for conduction anesthesia. But it is better to warn your surgeon and anesthesiologist, because it is up to them to decide. Perhaps you really should consult an ENT doctor to rule out sinusitis.

Turabek Irnazarov, April 23, 2018

Pediatric neurologist, Neurologist, Pediatrician

Hello. Local anesthesia is possible, you just need to take a general blood test including coagulation.

Natalya Belyakova, April 23, 2018

Pediatrician, Therapist, Masseur

Good afternoon. Not too scary. But conduction anesthesia is still a trauma for the body. So is arthroscopy. Therefore, it is better to exclude purulent complications of ARVI before surgery. Take a picture of the sinuses, and if everything is clear there, good luck.

Victoria Druzhikina, April 23, 2018

Neurologist, Therapist

Good afternoon Tell the doctor who will perform the manipulation and the anesthesiologist about this and, if possible, get an X-ray of the sinuses of the skull in advance, preferably with an examination by an ENT doctor.

Tatyana Fedotova, April 23, 2018

Gynecologist, Cardiologist, Venereologist

Hello. It’s better, of course, for you to get treatment, start gargling with a throat spray and rule out sinusitis

Elena Yesayan, April 23, 2018

Obstetrician, Gynecologist

Hello, Natalia! They will not take you for surgery if you have symptoms of ARVI. They do not have the right, complications may arise.

Denar Yagudin, April 23, 2018

ENT

It is unlikely that they will operate on you with ARVI, because the intervention is not an emergency, so it is better for you to consult an ENT doctor in person to rule out inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.

Vladimir Rybakin, April 23, 2018

Urologist

It is possible, but you need to warn your doctors. Perhaps they have a different view on this problem.

Natalya Belyakova, April 23, 2018

Pediatrician, Therapist, Masseur

No one has the right to cancel sick leave. They can close it, open it at the ENT specialist, get treatment, then have surgery. It definitely needs to be said.

Elena Yesayan, April 23, 2018

Obstetrician, Gynecologist

Do not worry! The sick leave will not be cancelled, but will be continued for another illness.

Larisa Lukina, April 23, 2018

Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Trichologist

Good evening. Any colds or inflammatory processes, regardless of location, are a contraindication for invasive interventions, regardless of the type of anesthesia.

Against the background of weakened immunity, all this is fraught with a complicated course of the postoperative period, in the form of inflammatory processes in the area of the operation, in this case arthroscopy.

First, consultation with an ENT specialist, clarification of the diagnosis, treatment, and only then arthroscopy.

Irina Zaborskikh, April 23, 2018

Therapist

Hello, Natalia. People with an acute infection are not allowed to undergo elective surgery, and the issue is not the type of anesthesia, but the danger of infectious complications from the operation. Try to postpone the operation for 2 weeks, extend your sick leave with an acute respiratory infection therapist, and get a good treatment. Good health to you.

Margarita Minasyan, April 23, 2018

Gynecologist, Mammologist, Obstetrician

Hello! The main problem is that your body may take a very long time to recover from the operation, as it will be driven by the fight against infection, plus the operation is a strong stress for the body. And the immune system will simply be suppressed. And the method of anesthesia does not play a big role here.

Discuss your condition with your doctor!

Source:

Is it possible to undergo anesthesia and surgery for an adult or child with a runny nose?

Operations of various kinds often cannot be delayed.
Before them, a routine examination of the patient is always carried out for the presence of contraindications, possible allergic reactions to medications and to make a prognosis.
One of the contraindications in some cases is a cold , in which it is most often recommended to postpone surgery if the patient’s condition allows.

What dangers can anesthesia pose for a runny nose?

In all cases, the disease is accompanied by inflammatory processes in the tissues of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
This can interfere not only with surgical interventions, but also with the administration of anesthetics.
But the main problem when performing surgical interventions involving general anesthesia is the need to insert a special tube into the trachea to maintain breathing (intubation).
With nasal congestion and a cold, this procedure can increase irritation of inflamed mucous membranes and tracheal tissue , which in turn is fraught with acute respiratory failure.
This condition can lead to a sharp decrease in oxygen levels in the blood and result in death.
Indeed, even under sterile conditions, a small amount of pathogenic microflora may remain on surgical instruments, which can be critical for a patient with a cold and reduced immunity.
As a result, suppuration may form and complications may arise, also leading to death or a longer and more difficult rehabilitation period.

Administering anesthesia and performing operations is undesirable not only during the course of a cold, but also within the next three weeks after all symptoms .

Is it possible to have surgery under general anesthesia for a runny nose?

But this does not apply to chronic rhinitis during remission : in such cases, anesthesia and surgery do not pose a danger to the patient .

However, doctors must be informed of the presence of such a disease.

Possible complications after anesthesia with a runny nose

Therefore, if an infection is introduced into the body during surgery, a number of complications may develop in the form of infectious and inflammatory processes , spreading primarily to the kidneys, lungs and heart.
But specialists cannot unequivocally refuse surgery to a patient with a runny nose: it is necessary to take an individual approach to assessing the situation.
The consequences of non-intervention can be much worse than the possible risks of administering anesthetics.

Is it possible to give anesthesia to a child with a runny nose?

The criteria for assessing the ability to undergo anesthesia and surgery for a child are generally the same as for adults .
But at the same time, the severity of the disease is taken into account and more thorough tests are carried out on the tolerability of the anesthetic drugs used .
A child’s body is less resistant to such stress, and the likelihood of death is higher than in an adult patient
In general, regardless of age, surgery for a runny nose is not recommended ; moreover, even after recovery, it is recommended to wait at least two to three weeks if the patient’s condition allows this time to be waited.

Conclusion

If the operation is urgent, it can be performed even with severe cold symptoms.

In particular, such an intervention is possible in case of high fever, severe runny nose and coughing attacks.

Source:

Is it possible to have surgery if you have a cold?

Every person who is preparing to undergo surgery wonders whether it is possible to have surgery for a cold. None of the medical books provide a clear answer on this matter.

Nowadays, the surgeon and anesthesiologist make this decision independently. After all, some believe that a runny nose and cough are not a disease, but a minor ailment that cannot in any way affect the outcome of the operation.

Therefore, before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a comprehensive examination of the entire body to be sure that there are no contraindications and the surgeon can safely carry out his work.

Complications after anesthesia for colds

It is unsafe to administer anesthesia to a patient during surgery when he is sick with rhinitis, pharyngitis or a common cold.

It is considered safe to receive anesthesia a month or a month and a half after suffering from an acute respiratory viral infection.

If there are serious problems with the respiratory system, then it is better to get rid of them in advance.

Otherwise, the body in such a weak state may respond inadequately to the drugs used for anesthesia.

Allergic reactions and respiratory failure may occur, which creates a high risk for the patient to develop serious complications after the operation.

Surgical intervention of any complexity is very stressful for the human body.

As a result of this, the immune system suffers greatly, it weakens and cannot independently cope with its main function: to protect the human body from the effects of viruses and bacteria.

A weakening of the system can cause the appearance of additional infectious diseases, which can worsen the patient’s condition several times. Therefore, it is best to monitor your health and take timely measures to treat and prevent colds.

If a person’s infection has been progressing for quite a long time, then surgery will only worsen the situation.

An infection that was localized before surgery, for example, in the larynx or nose, can then spread and cause severe inflammatory processes.

An infection can also get into the wound, which will cause suppuration and the healing process will take a longer period.

Source: https://kak-vse-ustroeno.ru/dom/pochemu-nelzya-delat-operatsiyu-pri-prostude.html

Is it possible to have surgery after a cold?

After an illness, surgery is allowed no earlier than three weeks later. The most appropriate time is after one and a half to two months.

Earlier than this period is not recommended, because infections may not be completely destroyed and, with additional stress, can cause complications: for example, pustular formations, problems with the respiratory tract, heart, etc.

To avoid getting sick before surgery, follow the following preventive measures:

Proper nutrition, more fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin complexes (according to doctor's prescription).
Avoid stress and overexertion.
Spend more time outdoors.
Avoid hypothermia and drafts.
Take antiviral medications in advance.
Timely vaccination
In the midst of colds, try not to visit crowded places or wear a protective mask.

Surgery is a heavy burden on the body, after which a rehabilitation period is required. And, if before the procedure the patient catches an infection or a runny nose, then the body weakens and becomes unable to cope with additional stress. Therefore, to the question - is it possible to have surgery for a cold, the answer is no.

The exception is cases when the illness is caused by a disease due to which the intervention is being carried out, or the procedure is urgent and cannot be delayed.

Is it possible to have surgery for acute respiratory infections?

Oleg Maltsev

Summary of the article:

Not many people are interested in whether it is possible to have surgery for a cold, thinking that a slight illness will soon pass and it is not worth undergoing surgery because of this. However, the disease is a serious contraindication to most medical procedures.

Contraindications to surgery

Before performing surgery, the doctor must examine the patient. A refusal for the procedure may be:

cold;
ARVI;
bronchitis;
angina.

This is due to the fact that the body is weakened and susceptible to the effects of the virus. These factors increase the risk of a longer postoperative recovery period. Some anesthesiologists believe that the disease can interfere with the use of anesthesia. Therefore, each case is considered individually. There is no consensus among doctors.

If before the operation you get sick, feel unwell and have a runny nose, then you must inform the doctor about this and undergo a comprehensive examination in order to assess the risks of the event.

Anesthesia and complications

Most surgical procedures are performed using anesthesia. Some medical conditions can affect the effects of anesthesia on the body. It is not recommended to use anesthesia in the presence of diseases:

Therefore, the most favorable time for surgery is one and a half months after the illness.

Any surgical intervention is a heavy burden for the body. In a state when the patient is sick, the immune system cannot cope with its protective function, but if additional stress occurs at this time, then there is a high risk of complications and infections that will only worsen the person’s condition.

Possible complications if surgery is performed for a cold:

Respiratory arrest, coma.
Difficult rehabilitation period.
Kidney and heart problems.
An ordinary cough can develop into bronchitis, and a runny nose can develop into sinusitis, and so on.
Decreased immunity.

The patient should inform the doctor about chronic diseases. For example, if it is rhinitis, then surgery is performed.

Cold before surgery, what to do?

If on the eve of surgery the patient feels unwell, increased body temperature, congestion and mucous discharge from the nose, then it is necessary to urgently report this to the attending physician.

Only a doctor can assess the condition of the body and decide on the advisability of medical action in this case.

Before the operation, you must pass:

Blood test, including biochemical, for coagulation and sugar
Analysis of urine.
Blood for group determination.
Tests for HIV, AIDS, hepatitis.
Fluorography, if a year has passed since the last one.

The doctor will analyze the data, compare the dynamics with past results and make a decision on whether to carry out the intervention.

Under no circumstances should you hide the disease. During the procedure, this can become life-threatening.

Thyroid surgery for colds

The thyroid gland is located near the respiratory organs. If the patient is ill before the intervention, then you need to inform the doctor about this and undergo tests to identify the cause of the infection.

For example, a cough is typical when the thyroid gland is damaged and does not perform its function. The presence of neoplasms can cause a sore throat. Therefore, if certain symptoms are caused by a problem with the gland, then surgery can be done.

In cases where the cold did not arise against the background of these problems, the doctor considers each case individually. But most doctors strongly recommend to wait and recover.

Postponement of surgery is possible only when the intervention is not urgent. If the procedure cannot be delayed and the patient’s life depends on it, then the doctor makes a choice in favor of a medical measure.

Medical procedures for elevated body temperature

Is it possible to have surgery after a cold?

After an illness, surgery is allowed no earlier than three weeks later . The most appropriate time is after one and a half to two months.

To avoid getting sick before surgery, follow the following preventive measures:

Proper nutrition, more fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin complexes (according to doctor's prescription).
Avoid stress and overexertion.
Spend more time outdoors.
Avoid hypothermia and drafts.
Take antiviral medications in advance.
Timely vaccination
In the midst of colds, try not to visit crowded places or wear a protective mask.

The exception is cases when the illness is caused by a disease due to which the intervention is being carried out, or the procedure is urgent and cannot be delayed.

: rehabilitation process after surgery

In this video, surgeon Vadim Viktorovich Belov will tell you what procedures to perform and what lifestyle the patient should lead in order to speed up the rehabilitation process after surgery:

Source: https://znay.co/412-mozhno-li-delat-operaciyu-pri-prostude.html

Some terminology

Premedication is the psycho-emotional and medicinal preparation of the patient for the upcoming operation, begins several days before surgery and ends immediately before the operation. The main goal of remedication is to relieve fear, reduce the risk of developing allergic reactions, prepare the body for upcoming stress, and calm the child. Medicines can be administered orally in the form of syrup, as a nasal spray, intramuscularly, intravenously, and also in the form of microenemas.

Vein catheterization is the placement of a catheter in a peripheral or central vein to repeatedly administer intravenous medications during surgery. This manipulation is performed before surgery.

Artificial pulmonary ventilation (ALV) is a method of delivering oxygen to the lungs and then to all tissues of the body using an artificial ventilation device. During surgery, they temporarily relax the skeletal muscles, which is necessary for intubation. Intubation is the insertion of an incubation tube into the lumen of the trachea for artificial ventilation of the lungs during surgery. This manipulation by the anesthesiologist is aimed at ensuring the delivery of oxygen to the lungs and protecting the patient's airways.

Infusion therapy is the intravenous administration of sterile solutions to maintain a constant water-electrolyte balance in the body, the volume of circulating blood through the vessels, to reduce the consequences of surgical blood loss.

Transfusion therapy is the intravenous administration of drugs made from the patient’s blood or donor’s blood (packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, etc.) to compensate for irreplaceable blood loss. Transfusion therapy is an operation for the forced introduction of foreign matter into the body; it is used according to strict health conditions.

Regional (local) anesthesia is a method of numbing a specific area of the body by applying a solution of local anesthetic (painkiller) to large nerve trunks. One option for regional anesthesia is epidural anesthesia, when a local anesthetic solution is injected into the paravertebral space.

Preoperative examination

Before a (planned) operation, each patient is given a bunch of directions for tests. Referral to it after their analysis and examination of the patient by a general practitioner.

A list of what patients undergo during the preoperative examination:

blood test (detailed);
Analysis of urine;
stool analysis for worm eggs;
blood test for a number of diseases (HIV, hepatitis);
blood for Rh and group;
fluorography;
ECG.

Before an emergency operation, when the patient’s life is at stake, only the most necessary tests are taken. In special cases, they are taken when the patient is already in the operating room. The purpose of the tests is to clarify the condition and identify the presence of foci of infection. The nose is an indicator of bacterial and viral infections. Therefore, its presence cannot be hidden from the doctor.

Rapid recovery of strength after surgery is facilitated by preliminary preparation for surgery.

The doctor will help you manage the postoperative period correctly. He gives recommendations on what to eat after surgery, what exercises to do, and when to start walking. Patients with chronic diseases of the heart, endocrine system and other organs are sent for additional examination to a specialist.

Anesthesia and runny nose: is it possible to perform surgery if the nose is stuffy?

What to do if the day of a planned operation is scheduled, and the patient has one or both nasal passages blocked. A runny nose is a common occurrence for people with chronic sinusitis and rhinitis, but it can become an obstacle to planned surgical intervention.

Preoperative examination

Before a (planned) operation, each patient is given a bunch of directions for tests. Referral to it after their analysis and examination of the patient by a general practitioner.

A list of what patients undergo during the preoperative examination:

blood test (detailed);
Analysis of urine;
stool analysis for worm eggs;
blood test for a number of diseases (HIV, hepatitis);
blood for Rh and group;
fluorography;
ECG.

Rapid recovery of strength after surgery is facilitated by preliminary preparation for surgery.

How dangerous is a runny nose for a patient undergoing surgery?

You can immediately assume that a patient has an infection if the nose periodically fills with mucus. A runny nose can be a symptom of a number of diseases:

Sinusitis (sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis).
ARVI.
ORZ.

Infection in the body is a high probability of postoperative complications and problems during surgery. Nasal congestion should not be hidden from the doctor and should be eliminated with the help of vasoconstrictor drops before visiting him. The doctor should be aware of the problem. Today, any signs of a cold become a reason to cancel the operation.

Surgery is performed under anesthesia and a runny nose can lead to a number of negative consequences during surgery:

breathing problems;
allergic reactions to anesthesia;
The patient recovers from anesthesia for a long time.

Any inflammation is accompanied by an increase in temperature; in addition to a runny nose, the patient may suffer from a headache, coughing attacks, and a feeling of weakness. High temperature serves as an additional reason for postponing surgery.

Complications

A runny nose is the body’s protective reaction to infection. During surgery, a person’s immune system weakens due to stress, and the infection can spread throughout the body and lead to suppuration of the sutures. Due to weakened immunity, vital organs of a person may be damaged from infection:

Therefore, a patient with a runny nose is operated on only if this is an emergency intervention and delay can lead to death. In all planned operations, a runny nose is unacceptable.

The patient is prescribed appropriate therapy designed to eliminate inflammation of the mucous membrane.

The patient is operated on only when the nasal passages are constantly blocked due to chronic rhinitis (sinusitis) and treatment of the runny nose does not give the necessary result.

In ordinary cases, a second day of surgery is scheduled 2 weeks after complete recovery. The patient is prescribed repeated tests. This approach reduces the risk of postoperative complications.

Prevention

When planning an operation, you need to remember about preventive measures that can prevent unwanted runny nose:

drink vitamins;
during an epidemic, drink Arbidol or another immunostimulant;
regularly carry out hardening procedures (douches, contrast showers, walks);

Get vaccinated against influenza in the fall;
during outbreaks of acute respiratory viral infections, acute respiratory infections, influenza, wear a mask in crowded places (shopping centers, schools, cinemas).

Strengthening the immune system and overall health of the body help to recover faster after surgery. Feeling good reduces the risk of complications.

Causes of cough after anesthesia

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If a child or adult has a cough after surgery, it is necessary to find its underlying cause. Treatment should be aimed at eliminating it so that the unpleasant sensations do not return again. Main reasons:

individual reaction of the body to anesthesia;
performing operations on the respiratory system;
inflammation of nerve endings that affect the functioning of cough receptors;
the presence of congestive pneumonia;
increased stomach acidity;
injury to the respiratory tract by the tube with which the patient must breathe during surgery;
decreased secretion of natural secretions;
negative reaction of the body to the medications used.

Doctors say that coughing after surgery is not a serious problem. However, the patient must be carefully monitored so that his condition does not worsen.

Coughing after anesthesia

Contraindications to surgery

Before performing surgery, the doctor must examine the patient. A refusal for the procedure may be:

cold;
ARVI;
bronchitis;
angina.

If before the operation you get sick, feel unwell and have a runny nose, then you must inform the doctor about this and undergo a comprehensive examination in order to assess the risks of the event.

Decreased immunity

It is also worth saying here that any surgical intervention, be it cataract removal or another operation, is always a serious stress for the body and for its protective functions, which are reduced,

As a result of such intervention, there is not just a drop in immunity, but also a loss of the ability to cope with viruses and bacteria. And considering that we are talking about the possibility of having surgery for influenza, you can imagine what kind of “space” this is for the ARVI virus.

In addition, in the postoperative period, ARVI can become a catalyst for additional complications in the form of various infectious diseases.

We can also remind you about chronic colds, for example, which often become an insoluble problem during surgery. The fact is that surgical intervention in this case will only aggravate the course of the disease.

What's worth knowing:

The infection, which before the operation was widespread only in the larynx, can then spread further, causing an inflammatory process.
In some cases, ARVI can contribute to long-term healing of the surgical suture.
If an infection gets into the wound, suppuration can be observed.

In principle, all these points lead to doctors recommending surgery after a cold and runny nose, sinusitis or sore throat are cured.

Next, it is again recommended to carry out tests, since in some cases a cold without fever can develop.

On the other hand, a cold and runny nose cannot be an obstacle to urgent operations, which are vital.

Is it possible to have surgery for a cold: anesthesia and runny nose

The question of whether it is possible to carry out surgical intervention if the patient has a cold still does not have an exact and single answer.

As a rule, the decision to undergo surgery for a cold is made on a case-by-case basis.

The surgeon and anesthesiologist are responsible for the decision, depending on the patient’s condition and the state of his immune system.

For some, colds and a runny nose, for example, are not considered a serious obstacle to an operation in which general anesthesia is used.

However, everything is not so clear-cut, and often doctors refuse to perform an operation that requires general anesthesia if the patient during this period experiences:

Cold.
Angina.
Bronchitis.
ARVI.

The fact is that performing an operation, even a laparoscopy, for example, in such a painful condition, exposes the patient to the risk of a long postoperative recovery.

In addition, the likelihood of postoperative complications increases if the patient has a runny nose and flu; the body is in any case susceptible to the virus.

Thus, in case of a cold, surgical intervention necessarily requires a comprehensive examination of the patient, and only after that, permission for the operation can be given or not.

Anesthesia and complications of colds

The first danger for colds is the use of anesthesia. Moreover, this can be either a catarrhal operation or any other.

It is unsafe to administer anesthesia when:

Rhinite.
Pharyngitis.
Cold.

The problem is that there is a risk of disrupting the patient’s respiratory rhythm if there are problems with the respiratory tract, and sometimes cardiac arrest is recorded. This is all general anesthesia; with local anesthesia there are not always such complications.

Thus, cataract removal is associated with a real danger in case of a cold, just like any other operation.

In this case, cataract surgery is scheduled at least a month after the patient has had ARVI.

In addition, it is recommended, if possible, to eliminate and level out problems with the respiratory tract as much as possible. The main problem here is that the body cannot adequately take certain drugs in a weakened state. And anesthesia, thus, becomes a rather dangerous undertaking.

As for the immediate danger, we can say that even cataract removal, not to mention more complex operations, can lead to an allergic reaction and respiratory failure.

And all this increases the risk of complications in the postoperative period.

Decreased immunity

It is also worth saying here that any surgical intervention, be it cataract removal or another operation, is always a serious stress for the body and for its protective functions, which are reduced,

In addition, in the postoperative period, ARVI can become a catalyst for additional complications in the form of various infectious diseases.

What's worth knowing:

The infection, which before the operation was widespread only in the larynx, can then spread further, causing an inflammatory process.
In some cases, ARVI can contribute to long-term healing of the surgical suture.
If an infection gets into the wound, suppuration can be observed.

In principle, all these points lead to doctors recommending surgery after a cold and runny nose, sinusitis or sore throat are cured.

Next, it is again recommended to carry out tests, since in some cases a cold without fever can develop.

On the other hand, a cold and runny nose cannot be an obstacle to urgent operations, which are vital.

Preparation for the operation

As for the immediate preparation for the operation, here it is necessary to do everything that the doctor recommends. If it is possible to calmly cure colds, then this must be done.

It will be necessary to undergo some tests that will relate not only to the future operation, but also to the current state of health.

On these grounds, the doctor will determine how ready the patient is to take anesthesia and how quickly surgical intervention is necessary.

A prerequisite is to inform the doctor about all medications that are taken to treat colds and flu, any tablets for the common cold, sprays and inhalations - all this must be provided in information to the doctor.

The data is extremely important, since anesthesia and some drugs are simply incompatible, in which case the drugs will have to be discontinued and replaced.

What tests need to be taken before surgery?

If an operation is still scheduled despite a cold, and the patient is awaiting general anesthesia, it is necessary to undergo certain tests and perform hardware tests.

Blood analysis.
Analysis of urine.
Ultrasound of internal organs.
ECG – checking heart rhythm.

And Elena Malysheva, in the video in this article, will popularly tell you how you can treat a cold, which will help you quickly get rid of the disease if there is a need for surgery.

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Spinal and epidural anesthesia

Both are regional spinal cord anesthesia procedures. The difference between the two methods is the depth of penetration.

Unlike spinal anesthesia, with epidural anesthesia, the height of the puncture site and the amount of local anesthesia determine the location and size of the anesthesia area.

"Regional anesthesia" occurs because only a specific part of the body, the "spinal cord," is anesthetized because the nerves coming out of the spinal cord are anesthetized. Unlike general anesthesia, the patient is conscious during the operation.

Spinal anesthesia can be used for all operations below the navel, that is, for operations on the legs, pelvis, perineum and lower abdomen. With epidural anesthesia, operations can be performed on the upper abdomen, pelvic and genital areas, and on the legs.

Spinal anesthesia is a safe procedure using modern, state-of-the-art equipment. As with any method, complications are sometimes possible, but they are usually temporary. Permanent damage is extremely rare.

Are you awake during surgery under local anesthesia? Depending on the wishes of the patient, you may be awake. But if he prefers to sleep, he can be given a mild tranquilizer.

How dangerous is a runny nose for a patient undergoing surgery?

You can immediately assume that a patient has an infection if the nose periodically fills with mucus. A runny nose can be a symptom of a number of diseases:

Sinusitis (sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis).
ARVI.
ORZ.

Surgery is performed under anesthesia and a runny nose can lead to a number of negative consequences during surgery:

breathing problems;
allergic reactions to anesthesia;
The patient recovers from anesthesia for a long time.

Anesthesia for colds - is it possible?

The question of the possibility of surgical intervention under anesthesia during a cold has long been considered unresolved.

Old surgical manuals did not give a clear answer to the question of whether surgery can be performed using general anesthesia when the patient has a runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever.

Until recently, this issue was decided by the surgeon who will perform the operation, but recent studies have clearly shown the relationship between postoperative complications and the patient’s cold.

Is it necessary to postpone surgery under general anesthesia for a cold?

Today, planned surgical intervention under anesthesia is considered impossible if the patient has symptoms of colds, flu and other acute respiratory infections. It is reliably known that carrying out anesthesia against the background of symptoms of a cold increases the likelihood of developing postoperative complications. What are the consequences of neglecting these risk factors?

Dangers of anesthesia due to a cold

As is known, ARVI is characterized primarily by damage to the respiratory tract and can occur in various forms - bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, which are often caused by a viral infection. The airways are inflamed during a cold and for some time after it, and therefore are very sensitive to the action of external irritants.

Long-term operations under anesthesia are accompanied by intubation, that is, the insertion of a special tube into the lumen of the trachea, which additionally irritates the mucous membrane of the respiratory organs.

Such irritation can lead to acute respiratory failure, a condition after which the oxygen level in the blood drops sharply. As a result, oxygen starvation of the brain and other vital organs develops.

The consequences can be very serious - after prolonged oxygen starvation, the cerebral cortex is damaged and the patient may not recover from anesthesia.

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The warnings apply not only to the acute period of a cold - surgery is not recommended for 2-3 weeks after complete recovery. For any person, surgery is stressful, negatively affecting the immune system.

A weakened body is susceptible to the influence of negative factors, so there is a risk of relapse of an infectious disease or infection with a new one.

After re-infection, the new disease will be much more severe, even leading to the development of severe inflammatory diseases, such as pneumonia.

A chronic infectious process in the respiratory system during general anesthesia can be complicated by the addition of opportunistic bacterial flora.

Weakened immunity after ARVI is not able to fight potentially dangerous microorganisms.

It is possible for bacteria to be carried from the primary source of infection (tonsils, nose) into the surgical area, which threatens the development of purulent complications of the operated area.

During anesthesia, the nasal passages must be free of mucus, so if you have a severe runny nose, it is better to postpone the operation. With minor manifestations of rhinitis, you can drip vasoconstrictor drops into the nasal passages.

Surgery under general anesthesia and fever

Is it possible to perform surgery under anesthesia at a fever?

The ability to perform surgery under general anesthesia at elevated temperatures is determined by many factors. It is important to differentiate the cause that caused hyperthermia, as well as to evaluate the level of increase in other indicators of inflammation. A high temperature against the background of a cold is an absolute contraindication to surgery, as is the cold itself.

An increase in temperature for no apparent reason to values exceeding 37.5ºC requires a more thorough diagnosis. It can be assumed that hyperthermia is associated with the underlying disease for which surgery is planned.

As for low-grade fever (up to 37.5–37.8ºС), low-grade fever is not a contraindication to surgery using anesthesia if the patient is not diagnosed with cold symptoms.

Summing up, we can conclude that with the development of ARVI (with a runny nose, sore throat, fever and cough), the planned surgical intervention is best done after the patient has recovered - on average it takes 2 weeks for mild ARVI, in more severe cases - up to 4 weeks.

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