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A member asked:
How safe is it to be under general anesthesia today?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Ga: Going under is very safe. Keep in mind nothing is 100%safe- there always risks.
Answered 11/28/2012
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Very safe: With all of the monitors available for the anesthesiologists, monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, etc, it is one of safest medical procedures in a hospital setting.
Answered 12/13/2019
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Very Safe: The risk of general anesthesia (ga) is less than that of driving to the hospital to have the operation. Ga is thought to have a risk of death of one in 350, 000 cases or more. Advances in monitoring, medical training, drugs and support have greatley decreased the risk. The main concerns after ga are usually nausea and vomiting post operatively.
Answered 12/13/2019
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