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Can morphine be used instead of to replace anesthesia for surgery?
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No: Morphine or other narcotics are frequently used as part of a balanced anesthetic technique. Except in extremely high doses, it is not an anesthetic. It can be used to relieve pain and anxiety on minor procedures.
Answered 3/14/2015
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See below: Narcotics cannot replace anesthesia for most surgical procedures. Anesthesia relies on amnesia (no memory of procedure), analgesia (insensate to pain) and muscle relaxation to provide a stable platform for most surgeries. Morphine alone, a narcotic, cannot do this. Talk to your anesthesiologist about your concerns before the procedure.
Answered 6/11/2018
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