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Is extubation after general anesthesia painfull.? or doctor will extub you when you completely awake.i am worried about extubation pain in awareness

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Dr. Brian Hoffman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No Real Issue: Extubation is not that discomforting. Chances are you will still be heavily sedated at the time of extubation anyway. Not to worry!

Answered 12/28/2014

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Usually not: The endotracheal tube may be irritating and uncomfortable, however, if you are extubated in the operating room, most patients will recall very little of this brief experience.

Answered 7/14/2013

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No: Over 90% of patient won't remember the extubation of the endotracheal tube or lma after ga. And if they remember, won't be unpleasant. Patients will be more awake during that period if severe lung conditions, difficulty during placing the tube, severe obesity with bmi over 40, history of obstructive sleep apnea. During the surgery should be no recall. Pain will be minimum - mild scratchy throat.

Answered 4/25/2013

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Extubation should: Not be painful at all. Don't let that worry you.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: The endotracheal tube is taken out at the ned of the operation when you can protect your airway and breathe on your own. However, you are neither "awake" nor "aware" of this happening. Most patients "wake-up" in the recovery room after being extubated, moved to a stretcher and transported to another room. In short, no it is not painful.

Answered 4/1/2019

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