“How long does anesthesia take to start working?”

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“How long does anesthesia take to start working?”

I am due for surgery and I would like to know: how long does general anesthesia take to start working?

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**Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias** Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias Anesthesiologist Manati, Puerto Rico

Hello,

More quickly than you think!! You just count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5..out! It takes only minutes.

**Mr. Jeffrey H. Levy** Anesthesiologist San Francisco, California · Accepted Answer

Mr. Jeffrey H. Levy Anesthesiologist San Francisco, California

30 seconds

**Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel** Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul J. Fronapfel Anesthesiologist Charlotte, NC

Seconds