dd is 5 years old and has just been diagnosed reduced hearing in both ears, as we think she has had it for quite a while the ENT consultant has decided to go straight for grommits so I just have a couple of questions.
How long do the grommits generally last, I've read that they can outgrow the condition at about 12, but thats another 7 years away, what if the first lot don't permanently clear the glue ear, how many times are they prepared to insert grommits?
My second question is how do they anethatise (sp?) a five year old? If they try with a needle and canula she is going to be hysterical, or can they still use those masks? She's already got hysterical about going in (fear of drs due to bloods being done at 2 for complications due to herpatic gingivitis and witnessing her brother having to have blood tests and canulas fitted into his hand and eventually his foot last year due to suspected meningitis - we had no cildcare, so no choice about her being there!)I've old her that its been cancelled for now and not planning on telling her until we're in the hospital for it to be done! Can anyine help? Thanks in advance!