“How long does it take for anesthesia to leave the body?”
My friend will have surgery with anesthesia tomorrow. How long will it take for the anesthesia to leave her body?
2 Answers
Hello,
All depends upon some factors: patient's condition and length of procedure. Could take hours. Some drugs take 24-48 hours.
All depends upon some factors: patient's condition and length of procedure. Could take hours. Some drugs take 24-48 hours.
It depends on the type of anesthesia used. Generally, hours, but some patients may continue to feel the effects for a day or two depending on the type of surgery.
Dr. Tripathi
Dr. Tripathi
