1 week Ago By Nina Joudeh
A 9-year-old girl in California has reportedly died just hours after having dental surgery while under general anesthesia. The cause of death has not yet been determined; however, according to a statement shared by Dr. Ryan Watkins from Dreamtime Dentistry, he stated the girl's death "occurred several hours after her completed dental procedure.
" "We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our young patient, which occurred several hours after her completed dental procedure," the statement read via a public relations firm. "The patient was referred to our office for dental treatment under general anesthesia due to her young age and acute situational anxiety." "Throughout the procedure, she was continuously monitored by our dentist anesthesiologist, who is a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology as well as a Fellow in Anesthesiology from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and an active member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists who has over 20 years of experience successfully administering general anesthesia on children, with no complications observed," it added.
Watkins stated that the young girl was "discharged in stable condition—awake, with stable vital signs and protective reflexes intact—into her mother's care, following our standard post-anesthesia protocols." Following the surgery, KSWB reported that she was transferred to a recovery room prior to her discharge. Authorities added that the child allegedly slept during the car ride home before she was later found "unresponsive" after going to bed.
Her family called 911, where she was immediately rushed to Rady Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in San Diego and later pronounced dead, the outlet reported. Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista claims it cannot discuss specific details due to privacy laws and the ongoing investigation. "Our hearts break for the family during this unimaginable time of grief, and we extend our deepest condolences as we maintain our focus on supporting the family and cooperating fully with the medical investigation," the statement concluded, adding that updates will be shared "when appropriate.
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