[Prerequisites for outpatient treatment using general anesthesia].

Abstract

The possibility of profound preoperative examination by an experienced anesthesiologist, the cooperation of dentists, oral and maxillo-facial surgeons, anesthesiologists, pediatricians, internal specialists and family doctors, careful planning, conduction and supervision of anesthesia and postoperative treatment in a recovery room are essential in safe outpatient treatment under general anesthesia in the field of oral and maxillo-facial surgery. In case of unexpected postoperative complications patients have to be hospitalized. All the aforementioned requirements in respect of staff, apparatus and rooms must be fulfilled.