Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and ICU: Q&A

Gregory Turner71 said:It works 👍

Especially during cardioversion—it's easy on the system but gets the job done perfectly.

Kimberly Ward said:Especially with cardioversion, it’s mild but effective.

Nausea and dizziness right when waking up? Does anyone recover faster than the rest of us? Not that there's a rule, since everyone's body is different, obviously.
It's for a cosmetic procedure.

Rachel Gonzalez16 said:Nausea or dizziness right when you wake up? Does recovery happen faster for some people than others? I know everyone is different, though.
It was an aesthetic procedure.

They used it as a local anesthetic. It lasted about 20 minutes, totally sedates you, and honestly, I didn't feel a thing—no nausea, no dizzy spells, nothing.

Rachel Gonzalez16 said:Hey everyone,
Has anyone here had experience with Propofol? If so, can you tell me a bit more about how it feels?

Oh yeah—my dad went in for a colonoscopy under general anesthesia (using Propofol) and he said he woke up feeling totally refreshed, like he’d just had a long nap. He even joked that I lied to him and told him the procedure was already finished! 😁

Rachel Gonzalez16 said:Nausea, dizziness right when you wake up? Does recovery happen faster for some people than others? Not that I think there's a rule, since everyone's body is different.
It's for a cosmetic procedure.

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Look, that's totally standard. Honestly, it all just comes down to whatever cocktail they used for the anesthesia. You might deal with a bloody nose, feeling that tightness in your carotid, or just feeling completely trashed—like you’re drunk—but actual pain? Nah, usually that's just the oxygen hitting your system.

Hey everyone 😉

I was just sitting here wondering, does anyone know if it's okay to keep taking Duphaston 10 mg when you're scheduled for general anesthesia, and like, is there any way those pills could actually interfere with how the anesthesia works...

You have to tell the anesthesiologist during your pre-op exam that you're on those pills. They'll give you the final word on whether to keep taking them or stop.
But don't you dare leave that out—you absolutely have to mention the medication. Do not keep it quiet.

Hey everyone

Does anyone know where or who I can see to test for an anesthesia allergy? I’m asking because during some screenings done back when I was enrolling in elementary school, they flagged an allergy to it, or something like that, 🤷 though that was probably 15 or 16 years ago. My mom didn't even bother getting it on my official records since I was dealing with a whole different set of issues at the time.

EDIT: They just told her I was allergic to anesthesia, but they didn't specify which kind. And like I said, with everything else going on back then, she just forgot to ask for details.

Hey, quick question—can you actually go through with inguinal hernia surgery under spinal anesthesia if you’re feeling a bit under the weather? Like, I've got a scratchy throat and a runny nose right now.
My surgery is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. I'm assuming general anesthesia isn't really the move in this situation? Thanks in advance.

I’m honestly pretty scared I won't, because let's be real—anesthesiologists smoke like there's no tomorrow even when they're on the clock.

I'm not sure where you're located, but hospitals here in the States do offer testing for anesthetic sensitivity.
The only thing is, I don't know if they'll just send you home once you've had it done. You should definitely check in with your primary care doctor first.
In my own experience, I went through that before my surgery because my anesthesiologist wanted to be extra careful since I have allergies to other medications.

P.s. this is for @Anthony Diaz.

Kimberly Green27 said:Look, I don't know where you are, but hospitals run tests for anesthetic reactions.
I'm just not sure if they'll actually send you those results. Maybe try asking your primary care doctor.
I had to go through it myself before surgery because my anesthesiologist was worried about my other drug allergies.

P.s. this is for @Anthony Diaz.

First off, thanks for getting back to me.🎉
I'm currently in Cleveland.

So, I was wondering—do you actually need anesthesia for a gastroscopy, and honestly, how risky is it all?

Donna Kim84 said:Is anesthesia actually necessary for a gastroscopy, and how dangerous is it?

Usually you just get local numbing. They make you swallow this tiny little tube with a camera on the end—just don't fight it, okay?—and you have to roll onto your side. Basically, they just spray a bit of stuff in your throat to numb it. At least, that's how they do it here in the States.
If they go with general anesthesia, though... man, I don't know.

They totally knocked me out. Everything went super smooth. I woke up and honestly—it was such a trip, kind of like being in a dream where you just suddenly plummet into deep sleep. One second I’m just... off, and the next, I’m back. Now I am seriously struggling to stay awake. I feel a little bit tipsy, if that makes sense? My balance is definitely a bit wonky, though I guess it's just me feeling it. I hopped on the bus, rode it back, and even swung by the CVS to grab the meds they prescribed. Just chilling and resting now. Phew...

Donna Kim84 said:They totally knocked me out. Everything went fine, though. I just woke up. It felt weird, honestly—like being in a dream when you suddenly just drop off. I just shut down and then popped back up. Now I’m just super sleepy. Feeling a little bit tipsy, too. My balance is a bit off, but it's probably just me feeling it. Took the bus there and took the bus back, stopped by the pharmacy to grab the stuff they prescribed. Just resting now. Phew...

Just sleep it off. I’m not even sure how many hours you have to wait before you can drink anything. It’s btin that you want your results to come back clean after this. You’re gonna be out of it for a little while. But you’ll snap out of it soon enough.

Hi there!
My EKG showed sinus bradycardia, with my heart rate sitting at 58 beats per minute. Do you think this will affect my surgery or cause any issues once I'm under anesthesia?
Thanks!

No worries at all!

Hello, my husband is scheduled for surgery to remove vocal cord polyps caused by chronic laryngitis. Over the last year and a half, he’s been undergoing specific allergy testing—I can't recall the exact clinical name, but they inject tiny amounts of bee venom because he had a severe allergic reaction back when he worked in beekeeping.
We are wondering, how vital is it to mention this to the anesthesiologist? Could this history potentially lead to complications during the administration of anesthesia?

Amanda Lewis24 said:Hi, my dad is scheduled for surgery to remove vocal cord polyps caused by chronic laryngitis. For the last year and a half, he’s been undergoing specific allergy testing—I don't know the exact name, but they inject tiny amounts of bee venom—because he had an allergic reaction back when he worked in beekeeping.
We want to know how important it is to mention this to the anesthesiologist, and if it could cause any complications during anesthesia.

You have to give the anesthesiologist a complete list of absolutely everything he takes. Whether it's Advil or what you just mentioned, it's up to them to decide what's safe and what isn't.