“Do you get general anesthesia for a colon biopsy?”
I will have a colon biopsy. Do you get general anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
8 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Yes, using propofol. Technically, when the propofol concentrations above a certain level, the patient is in a general anesthetic (GA) state. Since the stimulation is much less than surgery with cutting, patients require lower doses, but whether or not the blood levels reach GA levels is academic as long as the patient is asleep and not moving.
SOMETIMES. OR DEEP SEDATION. DEPENDS ON HOW LONG SURGEON BELIEVES IT WILL TAKE.
If you are having a colonoscopy for the biopsy it can be done with sedation. If they are going to surgically open your abdomen, you will require a general anesthetic Neville Fernandes
Yes, is important for a thorough examination. Make sure that you follow the instructions before the procedure.
No. No anesthesia may be needed.
Usually only "conscious sedation" is required. General anesthesia is not required.
No
No, normally conscious sedation.
