Anesthetic induction is a transition phase in which the individual is changed from an awake state to an anesthetic state. Intravenous anesthetic agents such as Propofol are combined with muscle relaxants and opioids for anesthetic induction. After the induction, the oxygen is switched to an inhalation mixture of oxygen and anesthetic agents.
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Am I at an increased risk for gastric bypass surgery complications?
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