Pediatric Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists are concerned with many aspects of a child’s care, including the safe administration of anesthesia or sedation. They are constantly on guard for changes in breathing, heart action, blood pressure or unexpected events which, although rare, may occur during surgery. More about your anesthesiologist.
Children Are Special invites you to contact the following anesthesiologists for the highest level in children’s anesthesia. Each Doctor listed specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and can give your child the finest care imagineable.
Children Really Are Special
Children, especially young children, are not just miniature adults. As your child grows their body and physiology(how the body works) changes. You child’s social and psychological needs are also different from those of adults. To safely care for children, especially babies and toddlers, pediatric anesthesiologists are best equipped to understand how a child’s body works, reacts to medications and anesthesia and how childhood illnesses differ from those in older patients. The physicians of NTCA practice neonatal/pediatric anesthesia full-time and have a combined subspecialty experience of over 100 years. You can be assured that your child will have the widest range of treatment options.
Comfort And Peace of Mind For Your Child
Children have natural fears of the unknown. Anything you can do to relieve these anxieties (bring a favorite blanket or toy) will greatly improve your child’s experience. Like adults, children tolerate surgery and anesthesia better when they are well prepared. Reassure your child by explaining beforehand everything that will be done during his or her hospital stay. Although it is natural for parents to have anxiety when their children are about to have surgery, it is best not to convey this to your child. Your composure as a parent is essential. Nothing calms a child more than a confident parent.
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Featured Physician
Pediatric Urologist
William R. Strand, M.D. is a pediatric urologist in Dallas, Texas. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Urology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatric Urology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Strand was selected as a Top Doctor in America by Castle Connolly Medical and featured in Castle Connolly Medical’s America’s Top Doctors® book from 2002 – 2011. He was selected as a D Magazine Best Pediatric Specialists 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2011.