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Sacamuelas · 10-21-2004, 18:15

Eagle has spoken the gospel.

Here is how I explain the levels of anesthesia so my patients can understand it:

1. Local/regional nerve block with no IV sedation... shouldn't feel pain but will be very aware of what is going on. You will be completely awake and aware.

2. Local anesthesia/regional nerve block with IV sedation... No pain should be felt and you will breathe on own and still be semi-conscious to respond, but you will have amnesia about what actually took place when you "wake up". So even if it hurt a little or was uncomfortable due to sounds/movements during the surgery, you won't remember it.

3. General anesthesia... Good night Irene- wake up afterwards but you were intubated,etc.

10-21-2004, 18:15	#12
Sacamuelas JAWBREAKER Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Gulf coast Posts: 1,906	Eagle has spoken the gospel. Here is how I explain the levels of anesthesia so my patients can understand it: 1. Local/regional nerve block with no IV sedation... shouldn't feel pain but will be very aware of what is going on. You will be completely awake and aware. 2. Local anesthesia/regional nerve block with IV sedation... No pain should be felt and you will breathe on own and still be semi-conscious to respond, but you will have amnesia about what actually took place when you "wake up". So even if it hurt a little or was uncomfortable due to sounds/movements during the surgery, you won't remember it. 3. General anesthesia... Good night Irene- wake up afterwards but you were intubated,etc.
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