Some children who have had previous hospitalizations or whose parents or friends have told them about operations may show interest in or anxiety about the anesthesia. We try to take all of this into account during the preoperative visit. Return to Index . Anesthetic considerations for children and infants are very different from those for adult patients. Physiologically, children are very different than adults.
Medical requirements are different as well.
Return to Index . Older children will often choose an IV induction because it is a faster, easier way for them to go to sleep. Return to Index . Medications are available to sedate your child prior to the start of the anesthetic. These medications can be given in a number of ways including by mouth or through an IV or by injection.