Hi! I am having a 3 1/2 hr. surgery under IV sedation and the anesthesiologist keeps telling me that I will hear everything and be able to talk to them during the procedure. I thought that IV sedation would make you unaware of what is going on around you, no? I know he can turn up or down the sedation, but why does he keep stressing my "awareness" during the procedure? Thanks!
Answer: IV sedation IV sedation is also known as conscious sedation. When patients undergo surgery with IV sedation, they are breathing on their own but most people do fall in and out of sleep due to the sedation. The amount of sedation can be varied to have you either more asleep or less asleep, but this must be done safely. Most patients during IV sedation can be aroused to wake if needed. You may be partially aware of what is happening, but most people are very comfortable with this type of anesthesia.
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Answer: IV sedation IV sedation is also known as conscious sedation. When patients undergo surgery with IV sedation, they are breathing on their own but most people do fall in and out of sleep due to the sedation. The amount of sedation can be varied to have you either more asleep or less asleep, but this must be done safely. Most patients during IV sedation can be aroused to wake if needed. You may be partially aware of what is happening, but most people are very comfortable with this type of anesthesia.
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Consciousness levels range The anesthesiologist will control level of consciousness. Iv sedation can range from conscious where you can answer questions to a technique called TIVA where you will be under much deeper anesthesia, all depending on what drugs you are given,bland what the plan is. hope this helps
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Consciousness levels range The anesthesiologist will control level of consciousness. Iv sedation can range from conscious where you can answer questions to a technique called TIVA where you will be under much deeper anesthesia, all depending on what drugs you are given,bland what the plan is. hope this helps
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Answer: IV sedation There are many different types of anesthesia that are possible during a facelift procedure. These types range from oral sedation with local anesthesia to full general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Each surgeon and anesthesia provider has their own technique for facelifts. With IV sedation, this can mean being awake and quite aware of the surroundings, able to talk, etc. Alternatively, this same IV sedation can also mean being completely asleep, unaware of the surroundings, and snoring throughout the procedure. Be sure to ask your surgeon and anesthesia provider about these details and make sure you are comfortable with the type of anesthesia that is planned.
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Answer: IV sedation There are many different types of anesthesia that are possible during a facelift procedure. These types range from oral sedation with local anesthesia to full general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Each surgeon and anesthesia provider has their own technique for facelifts. With IV sedation, this can mean being awake and quite aware of the surroundings, able to talk, etc. Alternatively, this same IV sedation can also mean being completely asleep, unaware of the surroundings, and snoring throughout the procedure. Be sure to ask your surgeon and anesthesia provider about these details and make sure you are comfortable with the type of anesthesia that is planned.
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October 17, 2014
Answer: Comfortable relaxed facelifting IV sedation is a great way to go about face and neck lift enhancement. You are arousable but very sleepy. Most patients drift in and out of sleep. As long as your anesthesiologist is well versed in this approach, you shouldn't have any concerns. IV or oral sedation is the best approach. General anesthesia is an unnecessary risk for this procedure.
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October 17, 2014
Answer: Comfortable relaxed facelifting IV sedation is a great way to go about face and neck lift enhancement. You are arousable but very sleepy. Most patients drift in and out of sleep. As long as your anesthesiologist is well versed in this approach, you shouldn't have any concerns. IV or oral sedation is the best approach. General anesthesia is an unnecessary risk for this procedure.
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June 22, 2016
Answer: IV sedation Yes, your anesthesiologist is correct. While you may hear those around you and answer questions, patients under IV sedation are often asleep through much of the procedure. The most important aspect is that you have any anesthetic technique under the care of a board certified anesthesiologist in a fully accredited surgery center. Best of luck!
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June 22, 2016
Answer: IV sedation Yes, your anesthesiologist is correct. While you may hear those around you and answer questions, patients under IV sedation are often asleep through much of the procedure. The most important aspect is that you have any anesthetic technique under the care of a board certified anesthesiologist in a fully accredited surgery center. Best of luck!
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