Amnesia is loss of memory which can be on existing memory or inability to form a new memory. Amnesia can be caused due to various reasons, and when it is caused by a drug, the drug is termed an amnesia drug. Alprazolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Diazepam, Quazepam, Triazolam, etc., are some of the drugs which might cause amnesia. Treatment for this is drug alteration and giving vitamin supplements.
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How necessary is neuromuscular block during surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am going to have laparoscopic surgery to remove an ovarian dermoid cyst. I am afraid of being under general anesthesia in the presence of neuromuscular blocks. Is there a way to ensure that I am unconscious before administering the neuromuscular block? I have read a horrible story abo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, all anesthesia, you can see are just a prick of a needle. So, if you do not fear the prick of a needle then you need not worry. Once the needle is pricked and the medicine goes in your body, you will not realize any pain neither remember anything. You would be ... Read Full »
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