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Will I be sedated during my tonsillectomy?
You will likely receive general endotracheal anesthesia, meaning you will be asleep and unresponsive with a breathing tube placed to protect your airway. The breathing tube will READ MORE
You will likely receive general endotracheal anesthesia, meaning you will be asleep and unresponsive with a breathing tube placed to protect your airway. The breathing tube will typically be removed once you are awake and following commands. Most patients do not remember the breathing tube being placed or removed.
How long does dental anesthesia last?
Local anesthetic (such as Novocaine, lidocaine, or bupivacaine) generally produce effects that last several hours.
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
Generally, yes you may drive after receiving local anesthetic, although this can vary depending on where the local anesthetic is placed. Ask your doctor if you can drive after READ MORE
Generally, yes you may drive after receiving local anesthetic, although this can vary depending on where the local anesthetic is placed. Ask your doctor if you can drive after your procedure.
What happens when you can't wake up from anesthesia?
Patients can sometimes experience delayed emergence, where it can take longer than expected to wake up from anesthesia. In some cases, some of the medications administered may READ MORE
Patients can sometimes experience delayed emergence, where it can take longer than expected to wake up from anesthesia. In some cases, some of the medications administered may need to be reversed. In other cases where reversing agents are not available, it just takes time for the medications to wear off. In some instances, a breathing tube may need to remain in place until the patient is awake enough to breathe on their own and protect their own airway. All of these are very rare occurrences.
What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
Common effects of anesthesia include drowsiness, sore throat, and nausea.
Can I be asleep for my oral surgery?
Ask your surgeon what type of anesthesia is planned. It is possible for minor jaw surgery to be performed under intravenous sedation or local anesthesia only, but typically jaw READ MORE
Ask your surgeon what type of anesthesia is planned. It is possible for minor jaw surgery to be performed under intravenous sedation or local anesthesia only, but typically jaw surgery requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
Is anesthesia used during dental filling?
Typically dental fillings are performed under local anesthesia only.
Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Yes, a tonsillectomy typically requires general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
Will my daughter be put to sleep for a dental procedure?
Ask your dentist what options he or she offers for sedation. It is possible to offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia with a breathing READ MORE
Ask your dentist what options he or she offers for sedation. It is possible to offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
What are the long-term side effects of general anesthesia?
There is no evidence of any significant long-term side effects from a routine single administration of general anesthesia in previously healthy patients.
Can you be put to sleep for a root canal while pregnant?
Most physicians would recommend delaying non-emergent elective surgery during pregnancy. Ask your OB/GYN for further guidance.
Why do some people wake up during anesthesia?
Typically anesthesia awareness is a rare occurrence that only occurs during cardiac surgery, trauma surgery, or emergency surgery when patients cannot tolerate receiving normal READ MORE
Typically anesthesia awareness is a rare occurrence that only occurs during cardiac surgery, trauma surgery, or emergency surgery when patients cannot tolerate receiving normal doses of anesthetic gases. Sometimes it can result due to anesthesia provider fatigue or error.
Is it true that general anesthesia can shorten your life?
There is no evidence general anesthesia can shorten your life.
Can anesthesia cause memory loss?
Some anesthetic drugs such as Versed are intentionally administered because they cause short term memory loss. If this memory loss was for a few hours, it is not a cause for concern READ MORE
Some anesthetic drugs such as Versed are intentionally administered because they cause short term memory loss. If this memory loss was for a few hours, it is not a cause for concern and may be a normal result of the medications administered.
How long does it take to wake up after surgery?
It usually takes 5-30 minutes to “wake up” from anesthesia. However, most people don’t remember the first several minutes they are awake and responsive.
Can I request sedation if visiting the dentist makes me nervous?
Yes, you may request sedation from your dentist. Depending on your dentist’s preferences you may receive nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or intravenous sedation. You should check READ MORE
Yes, you may request sedation from your dentist. Depending on your dentist’s preferences you may receive nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or intravenous sedation. You should check with your dentist’s office if they offer these options so that you can both come to a decision together.
