Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Since alcohol is a depressent and can cause coma, can it be used to put someone out for surgery? or is it not strong enough?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Read on!: Alcohol was used in the past for sedation in some mostly minor surgeries but there are easier and safer ways of preparing the patients for surgery modern anesthesia is generally safe.
Answered 10/14/2013
5.4k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
What would a post op check up consist of if the patient had surgery to repair 3 gsws and they were in a medically induced coma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What percent of oxygen deprived can lead to coma after brain surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
People who survive alcohol poisoning with brain damage are the ones who survived due to intensive care and remained in a coma for day or more" true?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If a person was put in a medically induced coma what are the chances of them getting out after they had a double bypass surgery?
My 87yo grandma got sudden brain stroke n caused severe brain bleed.She has hypertension n kidney dss stage4 17%.No surgery done by Dr.Now shes still coma.They still feed her using tube oxygen using machine.Is she going to be brain death, no recover?
Since alcohol is is a depressant, in high enough doses could it be effectively used as a general anesthetic for surgery?
Could having surgery help my father wake up after having a stroke and being in a coma for 2 weeks?
i know its dangerous) but can puting someone into an alcohol induced coma stop a protracted siezure as with a drug induced coma such as phenobarbital?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
