Children respond to sedation in their own way, but the following guidelines will help you know what to expect at home.
GOING HOME FROM THE OFFICE
1. Your child will not be able to walk well, so we suggest that you carry your child or use a wheelchair to the car or around the office.
2. Young children (up to age 3 or 4 or 40 inches tall) must be restrained in a car safety seat.
3. Older children must be restrained with a seat belt and should be assisted into your home by two people.
ACTIVITY
1. Your child may take a long nap. He/she may sleep from 3 to 8 hours and may be drowsy and irritable for up to 24 hours after sedation. When your child is asleep, you should be able to awaken him/her easily.
2. Your child may be unsteady when walking or crawling and will need support to protect him/her from injury. An ADULT must be with the child at all times until the child has returned to his/her usual state of alertness and coordination.
3. Your child should not perform any potentially dangerous activities, such as riding a bike, playing outside, handling sharp objects, working with tools, or climbing stairs until they are back to their usual alertness and coordination for at least one hour.
4. We advise you to keep your child home from school or Day Care after treatment and possibly the next day if your child is still drowsy or unable to walk well. Your child should have returned to his/her usual state of alertness and coordination within 24 hrs.
EATING AND DRINKING INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by giving clear liquids such as clear juices, water, Jell-O, popsicles, or broth. If your child does not vomit after 30 minutes, you may continue with solid foods.
IF YOUR CHILD IS VOMITING AFTER SEDATION OR UNABLE TO EAT OR DRINK
Please contact Dr. Montoya at (480) 516-1171
REASONS TO CALL THE DOCTOR
1. You are unable to arouse your child
2. Your child is unable to eat or drink
3. Excessive vomiting or pain or your child develops a rash
FOR THESE OR ANY OTHER CONCERNS about your child’s sedation, please contact Dr. Montoya at (480) 516-1171
