A 32-year-old member asked:
Please help me with this? scared about being put to sleep in surgery?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
This is not an: Unusual fear. If you are terrified then you might wish to consider some cognitive behavioral therapy prior to your surgery. Acupuncture can also help you to be relaxed prior to anesthesia. Make sure that you let the medical staff know so that they can help you through the experience.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Need doctor's help! what do they use to put people to sleep during surgery?
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Dr. Jarrod Kaufmananswered
General Surgery 30 years experience
Anesthesia: Many different types of agents and medications are used depending on the type and length of the procedure
arrange to meet with anesthesia md pre-op to disucss any concerns.
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Scared of being put to sleep and not waking up?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Phobia: Very common fear. Might want to see a therapist to work with u on cognitive behavior therapy to alleviate fears & build on confidence.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 29, 2013
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