Anesthesia awareness is a complication that occurs during the administration of general anesthesia, where the patient is not able to be maintained under sedation throughout the procedure. It can be due to inadequate dosage of anesthesia, or patient factors that make them immune to standard doses.
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I need a hip replacement but I fear anesthesia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 60 years old and need a hip replacement. I am healthy, no diabetes, no heart problems. My sister had a horrible anesthesia awareness incident a few years ago, and now I am terrified to have my surgery because of any risk of being paralyzed but awake. What can I do to make sure I am... Read Full »
Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you opt for regional anesthesia by a spinal and epidural anesthetic. They will give an injection between your spine, and this will make your legs numb and any sensation below the navel you will not be feeling. After the surgery numbness will go and all the ... Read Full »