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Why don't we feel anything when they put us to sleep for surgery?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

General anesthestic: that is usually takes effect quickly. Some medications may also cause you to be amnestic.

Answered 11/1/2017

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