A 49-year-old member asked:
Having oral surgery this wk & now concerned about the anesthesia that will be administered for the procedure. what would most likely be used?
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Dr. Steven Koosanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 23 years experience
This varies a bit: From clinician to clinician - but common agents used in combination in my day to day practice of anesthesia include - propofol, brevital, nubain, fentanyl, remifentanil, versed, ketamine, & ihalation agent such as nitrous oxide & sevoflurane. A combination of medications allows for the use of smaller doses of each (compliment each other). Lower doses reduces potential negative effects of each.
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Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 32 years experience
Talk to MD: Most of these procedures can be done with local anesthesia and some sedation. It is rare that a full general anesthetic would be required.
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