Question 1

what is it like to get twilight anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Sedation: "Twilight" usually describes M.A.C. anesthesia. It entails varying levels of sedation for a procedure.  It does not imply General Anesthesia (loss of consciousness, inability to respond purposely to stimuli).

With "twilight" anesthesia, you can expect to receive medication to keep you comfortable during a procedure. These meds help with anxiety, pain, and often lead to a nice sleep-like state.

Question 2

is there a difference between general anesthesia and twilight anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Versed can: Be construed as conscious sedation, whereas general anesthesia implies laryngeal mask or endotracheal intubation to control air way. There are other twilight agents like propofol, which if not done under expert control may no be "twilight" but lights out...Forever.

Question 3

does it take a while to get over the effects of twilight anesthesia for a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Mac anesthesia : Without any other health issues related to the metabolism of the medications, you should generally feel back to normal within a few hours depending on the agents that are used and certainly after 24 hours.

Question 4

if you take subutex and are having a procedure done with twilight anesthesia will the subutex affect it?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: Subutex may block some of the effects of narcotics you may be given under your anesthesia, twilight is not a term used for anesthesia but many patients do use it.

Question 5

is local anesthesia the same thing as iv sedation?

Accepted Answer

Very Different: Local anesthesia involves injection of numbing medication into an area requiring surgery. As the name implies, it is only effective in this local area.  Iv sedation describes the intravenous administration of medication to relax and sedate a surgical patient. These two techniques are complementary to one another and often used together.

Question 6

can you explain the difference between iv sedation and iv general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

IV vs GA.: There are 4 levels of sedation, the "deepest" is general anesthesia.  A very detailed answer is at https://www.Asahq.Org/for-members/clinical-information/~/media/for%20members/documents/standards%20guidelines%20stmts/continuum%20of%20depth%20of%20sedation.Ashx.

Question 7

is the medicine used in iv sedation same as general anesthesia. can you please explain the differences between these 2 procedures.

Accepted Answer

See below: Moderate Sedation/ Analgesia ("Conscious Sedation")

A drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands.

General Anesthesia

A drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation.

Question 8

i read studies that showed general anesthesia can causes amnesia and 35% increase risk of dementia. is iv sedation same like general anesthesia.

Accepted Answer

See below: Do not think your statistics reflect real data.  Did you find a blog from an online "expert"?  IV sedation is not akin to general anesthesia and likely does not really represent any profound risk. Suggest you talk with your doctor regarding your concerns,

Question 9

injured two tendons in my right pinky finger last week while making a jack-o-lantern. hand dr's pa says i have to have them surgically repaired tomorrow morning and they will probably use twilight anesthesia. how does twilight work? am very scared?

Accepted Answer

: Do not be scared. keep your appointment to make sure that you retain full function in your hand. You will not feel pain. You will not remember the procedure. Let me reiterate to not avoid the surgery because of your fear of pain. You will not feel pain during the procedure.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

what is the difference between a deep plane face lift and a regular face lift? advantages/disadvantages to each? can either be performed under iv sedation as opposed to general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

: Some "facelifts" are relatively simple suspension procedures with redundant facial skin pulled up from behind the hair line on both sides of the face.  A "deep plane" face lift is a more complicated undermining of the facial skin, and the resulting scar tissue may be difficult to repeat once the remaining skin is stretched with aging.  Obtain a consult with a facial plastic surgeon for guidance.

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If you take subutex and are having a procedure done with twilight anesthesia will the subutex affect it?

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Is local anesthesia the same thing as iv sedation?

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Can you explain the difference between iv sedation and iv general anesthesia?

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Is the medicine used in iv sedation same as general anesthesia. can you please explain the differences between these 2 procedures.

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I read studies that showed general anesthesia can causes amnesia and 35% increase risk of dementia. is iv sedation same like general anesthesia.

A member asked:

Injured two tendons in my right pinky finger last week while making a jack-o-lantern. hand dr's pa says i have to have them surgically repaired tomorrow morning and they will probably use twilight anesthesia. how does twilight work? am very scared?

A member asked:

What is the difference between a deep plane face lift and a regular face lift? advantages/disadvantages to each? can either be performed under iv sedation as opposed to general anesthesia?

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