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Is arthoscopic shoulder surgery general anethesia usually given through an iv or inhaled?
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It will be: Iv initially to put you to sleep but then inhaled to keep you asleep.
Answered 5/11/2014
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May be both: You may also have a regional anesthesia (nerve block) to provide extra pain relief the first day or so.
Answered 5/3/2014
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