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Can complications from anesthesia occur 5 days after surgery or are they usually immediate ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Usually immediate: Most of the drugs/agents used in anesthesia are very short acting and are long gone. The fact that they are short acting is what makes them good for surgical patients.

Dr Khokhar agreed

Answered 8/2/2014

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