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sharon
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I am having "general anesthesia" for am implant next week, I'll be getting versed and fentanyl. I was told by the nurse if it was just versed it would be considered conscious sedation but adding fentaynl makes it GA. However, she said, I will not have a breathing tube.
Based on past surgeries and procedures, my understanding is that with GA, one is unscousious and cannot breath on their own and much have a breathing tube. Also, in the past if I had GA, I first had to have blood work and be cleared by medical personnel, but none of this is happening.
Obviously I'm confused as to what I am getting.
In addition he prescribed 10 mgs of valium the night before and 10 mgs that morning and will be giving me 12.5 mgs of promethazine. Is the valium really necessary? If I wasn't going to be put to sleep I would need it but since I'll be asleep and not aware of anything why bother taking it?
I'm trying to minimize groggy feelings afterwards, feels like I'm fighting a losing battle, especially with the addition of valium. I don't even want to be put to sleep for this but the surgeon is giving me no choice.
Based on past surgeries and procedures, my understanding is that with GA, one is unscousious and cannot breath on their own and much have a breathing tube. Also, in the past if I had GA, I first had to have blood work and be cleared by medical personnel, but none of this is happening.
Obviously I'm confused as to what I am getting.
In addition he prescribed 10 mgs of valium the night before and 10 mgs that morning and will be giving me 12.5 mgs of promethazine. Is the valium really necessary? If I wasn't going to be put to sleep I would need it but since I'll be asleep and not aware of anything why bother taking it?
I'm trying to minimize groggy feelings afterwards, feels like I'm fighting a losing battle, especially with the addition of valium. I don't even want to be put to sleep for this but the surgeon is giving me no choice.