Question 1

i am undergoing a colon test next week and they will be using propofol. they used general anesthesia on me when i had a hysterectomy done and i had a lot of problems. was it propofol they used that caused the problems?

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Discuss with Dr.: Discuss with your anesthesiologist.
They can better advise you.

Question 2

what are the most common medications used in general anesthesia?

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Multiple: Anesthesia is amnesia, analgesia and, often, akinesia (no movement).  Each of these requires different medication, although some medication may have overlap (for example, ketamine would have analgesic and amnesic properties).  The most common amnesics used are propofol, benzodiazepines, and anesthesia vapors.  Analgesics would be narcotics and NSAIDs.  The most commonly used relaxant is rocuronium

Question 3

i was wondering what are the most common medications and/or compounds used in general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Volatile anesthetics: General anesthesia is commonly initiated with propofol, an intravenous anesthetic, to render the patient unconscious.  General anesthesia is then usually maintained with inhaled volatile anesthetics through a breathing tube.  Opioids and other medications may be used to supplement the volatile anesthetic during general anesthesia.

Question 4

can you tell me is intubation always used in general anesthesia?

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No: General anesthesia can be conducted with spontaneously breathing patient using an anesthesia mask. Often the oral airways are  used, that look anything like a short curved tube or a fancy spoon, that do not pass the vocal cords ( supraglottic airways).

Question 5

names of typical/common drugs/steroids used for general anesthesia in outpatient sinus surgery? any risk of cancer side effects or other side effects?

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I would not worry: There is no such risk from medicines used for such operations. There is no such drugs used medically that can cause cancer. Steroids are also free from any such serious toxicity. So you can relax and trust your doctors.

Question 6

why would naloxone be used in general anesthesia other than for respiratory depression? some agents used: sufenta, suprane, ultane
procedure: laparoscopic myomectomy 
duration: 98min

Accepted Answer

Gen'l anesthesia ?'s: Using naloxone during a 98 minute laparoscopic procedure may be an elective use by the anesthesiologist to shorten the recovery time secondary to medications used for the anesthetic process, but w/o additional information, the use for "respiratory depression" is not possible to answer.

Question 7

what drugs are usually used in iv general anesthesia ?

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GA drugs: General anesthesia=unconsciousness. Anesthetic agents commonly used with a ga are propofol, 
ketamine. Any anesthetic/sedative/opioid regardless of route of administration can be a general anesthetic (can cause unconsciousness).
Hope it helps.

Question 8

i was wondering what are some common drugs used to make up general anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Volatile anesthetics: General anesthesia is commonly initiated with propofol, an intravenous anesthetic, to render the patient unconscious.  General anesthesia is then usually maintained with inhaled volatile anesthetics through a breathing tube.  Opioids and other medications may be used to supplement the volatile anesthetic during general anesthesia.

Question 9

how difficult is it to remove skin bridges on a penis? is local or general anesthesia used? in-office visit? cauterization or scalpel and stitches?

Accepted Answer

Depends: most of the time could be done under local  , some doctors offices are equipped  other  are not ,  doe in ambulatory facilities , speak to your doctor

Question 10

is general anesthesia used for sinus grafting? i'm terrified of having dental work done, and prefer to be knocked out completely for major procedures. is sinus grafting a procedure that is done with local anesthetics or do most surgeons use general anesth

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Usually : Usually sinus grafting is done under I.V. Sedation in the surgeons office.  It is very rare for a patient to have general anesthesia for this procedure.  I completely understand your concern and fear of what has to be done for the implants, but if IV sedation has worked well in the past you should be fine.  You should discuss with your surgeon if general anesthesia is an option, or how deeply you are sedated for the procedure.  The surgeons who perform this procedure have specialized training in sedation and anesthesia,  and should be able to make you very comfortable.

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I am undergoing a colon test next week and they will be using propofol. they used general anesthesia on me when i had a hysterectomy done and i had a lot of problems. was it propofol they used that caused the problems?

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What are the most common medications used in general anesthesia?

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I was wondering what are the most common medications and/or compounds used in general anesthesia?

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Can you tell me is intubation always used in general anesthesia?

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Names of typical/common drugs/steroids used for general anesthesia in outpatient sinus surgery? any risk of cancer side effects or other side effects?

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Why would naloxone be used in general anesthesia other than for respiratory depression? some agents used: sufenta, suprane, ultane procedure: laparoscopic myomectomy duration: 98min

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What drugs are usually used in iv general anesthesia ?

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I was wondering what are some common drugs used to make up general anesthesia?

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How difficult is it to remove skin bridges on a penis? is local or general anesthesia used? in-office visit? cauterization or scalpel and stitches?

A member asked:

Is general anesthesia used for sinus grafting? i'm terrified of having dental work done, and prefer to be knocked out completely for major procedures. is sinus grafting a procedure that is done with local anesthetics or do most surgeons use general anesth

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