Dental work..

[razorblade]

I know this asked every so often, but I can't seem to find a thread or this in the CARs, so bear with me!
- Where's the section that talks about not flying for 24 hours (or is it 48?) after a general anaesthetic / root canal / etc.?

Thanks!

[captcrunch2013]

There is no general rule about how long a MC holder should be grounded after receiving a general anesthetic. It depends on the type of surgery, premedication, and the anesthetic agent. Physicians should be aware that the effect of some anesthetics may take days to wear off, and caution is recommended.

Adverse reactions to local anesthetic are uncommon after the effect of the anesthetic has worn off, but in cases where they have been used for extensive procedures, such as the removal of several teeth, flying should be restricted for a minimum of 24 hr. One must be aware that dental surgeons sometimes prescribe long-acting tranquillizing agents before surgery, as well as narcotic pain-killers for post-operative discomfort.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/p ... al-740.htm

[razorblade]

Thank you for the detailed reply!

[Beefitarian]

http://www.principalair.ca/Section8.asp?PID=9
http://www.principalair.ca/Section8.asp?PID=8

If the links work right they will take you to the questions about this on the PSTAR. Reference to the answer is in AIM - AIR 3.13 - Anesthetics.

If you just want the answer it's 24 hours.