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Can swallowing anesthesia lead to cardiac arrest?

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Which one?: Possible but extremely unlikely depending upon type & amount.

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Answered 9/18/2013

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Swallowing anesth: There is no drug called anesthesia. There are many drugs that are classified as anesthetics. Some of these drugs can certainly cause a cardiac arrest when not administered in the proper manner.

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Answered 9/7/2013

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Can swallowing anesthesia lead to cardiac arrest?

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