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Can you die from anesthesia?
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Death is : A risk from anesthesia, but it is a very unusual complication. Your health and the type of surgery you are having will effect that risk. Discuss your individualized risk with your doctor.
Answered 11/28/2012
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Highly Unusual!: Anesthesia risks depend largely on the age and overall health of an individual, the severity of his/her condition, the urgency and duration of the procedure, and the experience and expertise of the entire surgical team. That said, the risk of death from anesthesia is exceedingly remote...Have a look at this reference http://www.Anesthesiaweb.Org/risk.Php.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Unlikely: Modern anesthesia is very safe. While anything is possible, it would be very unusual.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Yes: However, it is very unlikely.The risk of death is greater than 1 in 350, 000 cases. That is to say it is more dangerous to drive to the hospital the morning of surgery that to have the anesthesia.
Answered 4/24/2015
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