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I am 68 years and my eye doctor wants to do tear duct surgery which will require thirty minutes of general anesthesia. i am concerned about cognitive problems after surgery. is my age a problem for anesthesia or do think it would be safe?
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If you are healthy and have no cognitive issues you will be fine. But discuss your apprehension with your MD and the anesthesiologist.
Answered 8/27/2021
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To experience a cognitive consequence due to 30 minutes of general anesthesia would have to assume either a catastrophic allergic reaction, a cardiac arrest, a massive pulmonary embolism, or profound hypoxia. All of these are exceedingly rare. Suggest you have a conversation with your anesthesiologist.
Answered 8/27/2021
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