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Need doctor's help! what do they use to put people to sleep during surgery?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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.

Dr Ravichandran agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Need doctor's help! what do they use to put people to sleep during surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Dr Ravichandran agreed

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