My dad has an open head wound that will not close completely. He had a skin graft the other year to close the wound, but even with hyperbaric treatments, it has not completely closed. Wound care is suggesting another operation to close the wound, but the skull looks dark and damaged.
I'm concerned about what type of anesthesia (and the amount) should be used as I don't want my dad to have dementia problems as a result. He's got good memory but does get a little confused at times.
Thank you for your input.
Anesthesia is rough for anyone who is in their senior years. I am only 68 and still have brain fog from a 2-hour surgery earlier last month.
Is there anyway to double check an anesthesiologist's record in advance? If we go this route.
Please have a long talk with the anesthesiologist before you do anything, because he is the most critical MD on the team.