What do surgeons use to put you to sleep when you have surgery

Is the stuff they use to put you to sleep during oral surgery lik…?

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Pentothal is SO last millennium. Anesthesiologists, and I assume oral surgeons as well, use propofol now, usually combined with midazolam, for amnesia. Much better. Pentothal is thought to be a “truth serum”, but, in fact, is not …

What do they use to put people to sleep during surgery??

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They’ll probably use an inhaled anaesthetic called isoflurane. It’s very safe and doesn’t usually cause the nausea and vomiting that people sometimes think of when they think about anesthetics. I’ve seen it used tons of times, and I had my …

Is laughing gas what they use to put you to sleep during surgery??

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No, they usually use an IV medication like Propofol or Etomidate to put you to sleep initially. Then an inhaled agent like halothane or desflourane to maintain general anesthesia once you’ve been intubated.

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can i be put to sleep while having lasik surgery?

Q: will the surgeon be able to put me to sleep so i dont know what is going on during lasik vision correction surgery?

A: No, they will not put you to sleep. They should offer some sort of anti -anxiety medication like valium before the procedure though, like valium. They should also thouroughly explain exactly what will happen when your in surgery. They will put numbing drops in your eyes, so all you will feel is some pressure. It’s really not that bad. It’s very quick, once it’s done you’ll be amazed at how easy it was. There’s also lots of web sites out there that go through what happens on surgery day, knowing what to expect can help you feel at ease.

can you die from being put to sleep during a surgery?

Q: I have to get hand sugery because I have a cyst on my finger,so my surgeon said that he thinks it would be better if I was put to sleep during the surgery so I am going to be, but last night my best friend told me that 1 out of every 20 people never wake up.Is it true or is she just trying to scare me?

A: There is a very very small risk that you could die, but its nowhere near 1 in 20 – that many deaths would make surgery an unviable option. The real statistic is probably more like 1 in a hundred thousand, so chances are you’ll live 😛

is cocaine ever used during sinus surgery? they found cocaine in my blood and i do not use it. ??

Q: i had surgery on my spenoid sinus two days ago. i woke up this morning (4-22-06) and was told by my surgeon to go the the ER. i went and they found cocaine in my system. i *never* use cocaine. i don’t even drink caffeine. i have a seizure disorder and stay away from any type of stimulant. i do know the surgeon used a “numbing agent” for my sinuses after they put me to sleep for surgery. do surgeons use cocaine in surgery? i have no idea how cocaine could have gotten in my body!worried…i don’t know how to answer the replies i’ve gotten. someone asked me why i went to the ER. i was told to go because i was vomitting violently which isn’t good after having a surgery in my head…the pressure can cause bleeding. they need to tell a person if they are going to use even a derivative of cocaine that would show up on a blood test. i am angry and am feeling very sick. when the doctor told me there was cocaine in my blood test, it was like a punch in the gut.a patient should know if they are being subjected to a drug like this! especially when i have hypertension and seizures.ohhh i’m ticked! this is the only way it could have gotten in my body. i don’t do drugs. 🙁 how embarrassing.to follow up…i went to see my surgeon for my follow up. when he left the room i looked at the report..and there it was! 4% cocaine.wow.i wish i would have been told because of my hypertension and seizures.oh well, it all turned out fine. at least they didn’t have law enforcement come talk to me. that would have really flipped me out!thank you so much for the answers. problems solved. oh! another thing i learned is that tylenol 3 (with codeine) can also produce a falst positive for cocaine testing.

A: Yes it is used in hospitals… see below!GENERIC NAME: COCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE – TOPICAL (KOE-kane)Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | StorageUSES: Cocaine is used as a local anesthetic to temporarily numb areas of the mouth, nose, and throat (mucous membranes).HOW TO USE: This medication is applied directly to the inside of the mouth, nose, or throat. The dosage depends on your condition and response to the drug. Do not use by vein (IV) or in the eye. Follow all instructions for proper use. Consult your pharmacist for details. When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult the doctor if the medication is not working well. Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not stop using this drug without your doctor’s approval.SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, nervousness, and restlessness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, loss of smell or taste. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: trouble breathing, chills, fever, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, chest pain, tremors, fainting. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: seizures, vision problems (e.g., blurred vision, hallucinations, sensitivity to light). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems (e.g., hyperthyroid), seizures, infections, sores or trauma in the area of the application site (e.g., mouth, nose, throat), any allergies. This medication should be used with caution in children because they may be more sensitive to side effects (e.g., mental/ mood changes). This medication should be used with caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects (e.g., mental/ mood changes). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.