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General Anasthesia Procedure
General Anasthesia Procedure
PROCEDURE
STEP 1 :
A few hours before the surgery begins, you may
be given "pre-med," is injections or tablet
medications that will make you sleepy or more
relaxed. This drug will also help reduce
excessive saliva (the operation process becomes
undisturbed because of the amount of saliva that
comes out).
STEP 2 :
Then you are taken to the operating room. An
anesthesiologist will either inject intravenous
drugs (into the bloodstream) or by using a gas
mask, or both. Within seconds, you will feel
sleepy and then lose consciousness completely.
STEP 3 :
Next, the anesthesiologist inserts a small tube
connected to the ventilator into your airway. The
anesthesiologist will control how long you will
"sleep," and continue to monitor your pulse or vital
circumstances, such as breathing and blood
pressure. Generally an anesthesiologist will give
you a transfusion (IV) before, during and after
surgery. (Injections of general anesthesia can be
done from the IV line).
STEP 4 :
After the surgery is complete, you may be injected
with other medications that will reverse the effects
of anesthetic drugs or other medications used
during the surgery process (such as muscle relaxant
drugs). When an anesthesiologist is satisfied with
the stability of your breathing and your blood
circulation, you will be taken to a recovery room
where there is a special officer who will deal with
you.
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