Anesthesia and the Autistic Child
Autistic children often undergo medical and dental procedures requiring anesthesia. All anesthetic agents have relative risks and benefits. Special caution is warranted with agents that effect methylation and mitochondrial function. Get the tools for an informed conversation with your anesthesiologist about unique medical problems, so better decisions can be made about choice of agents. Also, we’ll discuss pre-op and post-op steps to help your child recover with the right detoxification support.
Sym Cusimano Rankin, RN, CRNA
Sym Cusimano Rankin, RN, CRNA graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana School of Nursing and the Charity Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia (New Orleans). As a practicing anesthetist, she has witnessed an alarming increase in chronic and autoimmune diseases; and as a mother, she has seen her son's journey of recovery from autism. In addition to her work as a nurse anesthetist, Sym is also an advanced practice nurse at True Health Medical Center in Naperville.
