If anyone is watching this and has an upcoming surgery with general anesthesia, then DO NOT WORRY! I had an Otoplasty surgery yesterday and it was my first time going under and I was scared half to death. My blood pressure spike when my nurse took it. I wish I would have known then what I know now. My CRNA just gave me what he called an “IV margarita” before we even left my room and let me tell you I don’t even remember two minutes after that. I don’t remember walking to the OR, getting really put to sleep. Nothing! It was the best most surreal experience. Trust them they know EXACTLY what they’re doing and are highly trained and it is totally safe. Again I hope this contributes to quelling any fears someone might have.
Thanks a lot! I am going to have my first surgery with general anesthesia on 7/22/22 and I am terrified, but it is something that I need to do to be well, my gallbladder has been giving me many problems for years, thanks to your comment I feel safer and I know that everything will be fine
Hi, I really loved your presentation! It addressed the anxieties I am feeling. I am pre-op for a mastectomy, and was wondering as a 63 year old woman and a type 2 diabetic with a history of maintaining a good A1C should I worry about general anesthesia? I am in pretty good health l, very busy, and walk an average of 1/2 hour every other day. I am not obese and generally feel good.. ps: I expect to be under general anesthesia for approximately 6 to 8 hours. Does how long you are put to sleep affect the affects of anesthesia? Mari🤷🏻♀️
I had a panic attack today in the sedation room having general walked out the room … I now am booked for local having plate in my hand hate the fact of not been in control
I've had surgeries before and waking up from surgeries and being groggy and in and out is pretty terrifying to me. Even getting put to sleep is a terrifying feeling for me. I do not like those feelings and that's what scares me most.
anesthesia is the safest it's been in history. just don't ask how it works because nobody knows. be honest with the preop assessment, except they won't document some of it and you'll need to repeat it to your anesthesiologist team day-of. many don't react to versed at all, and most experience burning into their veins from propyfol. known issues and versed is still used the most, and the admin rate for propyfol isn't slowed to reduce discomfort. nope, no reason to be afraid. enjoy the medical gaslighting and physicians too busy to take you or your concern seriously. great video and you cover topics well. i've got rational fears and i empathize with everyone going under soon. good luck!
Thanks for this. Have my second surgery in 2 months coming up. TERRIFIED of general anessthesia. Did great last time, hoping for the same in the next 4 weeks!
I haven't been put to sleep since I was 6 yrs old for a drooped eyelid operation. I remember throwing up all night, after the operation. They keptvypu in the hospital for 2- 3 days back then
@@antoniod yeah but during conscious sedation pain is usually blocked through local anesthesia. My concern is how do we know that general anesthesia actually blocks pain rather than just paralyzes the patient and makes them not remember the pain, seeing as local anesthesia is not typically used in conjunction with general anesthesia.
the problem is that anesthesia is an afterthought as far as patient being informed and given options...they wait until your all hooked up and ready the need you to sign off on a form? totally freaked me out for days after never again ...3 days recovering from the poison 2 weeks for my mouth and throat from fighting...felt like I lost a fight for a 2 hour procedure
Sarah I enjoyed this video I am not your typical subscriber and I don’t subscribe to many pages. I am an adult with CP and I’ve had plenty of surgeries over the years. I’m back from the old days where they gave you the giant premed needle into your upper thigh and then the old black anesthesia mask where I always got sick after anesthesia and sometimes while being put under. If it’s not too forward to say you are absolutely gorgeous and I’ve never had an anesthesiologist or CRNA who looks like you. 🙂 I had a total hip replacement about 17 years ago when I was relatively young for somebody with CP to have a replacement. I had which I believe twilight or you know probably epidural sedation. I told the anesthesiologist when he asked me if I had any questions or fears I don’t wanna wake up queasy and I don’t want to wake up dead, Because if I wake up queasy I’m going to wish I was dead. No joke he thought it was funny though. Funny story I wonder if you had an experience like this with any of your patients. I was told the entire time I was on the operating table under anesthesia I had the hiccups. I was also told that three other people had the same experience the month I had my hip replacement. That was freaky to me. I also liked in this video that you wore your scrubs. I have friends that make fun of me because I like to wear scrubs around the house if I’m not going out because they’re so easy to put on with my replaced hip. I think your videos are really cool and it’s nice to see somebody that loves what they do. I’ve had a a lot of good care from many great nurses over the years and I think you need to say that to people I always try to when I could. But keep making videos because they’re very informative even if you’re not in the industry of nursing, CRNA or healthcare. Hope you read this and if you respond that would be very cool. Have a great day! Thank you for your service during this time of Covid.
I will have a general sedation surgery at 6 September. I don't even have concerns about the operation itself, i think it's interesting that they're going up my ureter and laser away the kidney stones that just don't want to come down. The primary fear i have is to actually be "forced" asleep. I know we do that every day. When we go to sleep, a couple of minutes later we are gone. But to have that forced on you is kind of unsettling, just because I never have gone through that. Also, i wonder if I would stop breathing. I wonder that, if nervous signals are impeded to the point that you can't feel anything anymore, why doesn't that stop the autonomous system too ? Also, what if they would notice I'm just not sleeping deep enough and still have a bit of consciousness, they'd keep giving me more and more... could this cause any complications ? My heart is a bit weaker doe to a very mild enlarged hart episode due to a coronary vain being narrow, but when they put a stent in it, my heart remodeled itself but it feels a bit weaker than before. I wonder if that is a concern. let's say those are my primal fears.
Depending on the level, you may very well be put on a breathing machine. Of course you are "forced asleep" but the meds and methods used that make it a comfortable transition. The anesthesiologist is constantly monitoring your sedation levels and if they see you are coming up, they will immediately adjust meds to put you back to the right stage. Mention the cardiac issue with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and they will monitor it. I have had 9 on my knees alone including a replacement and revision. Had zero issues.
I fear of needles! I got pre-medication Midazolam and local anesthesia cream called Emla before iv/cannula goes in! The other local anesthesia cream is called Ametop. IUD insertion goes well 11th of October 2019. I don't feel the needle at all! And I look away and talking to nurse anesthetist something else for to distraction.
All my surgery I am always clam accept when they but the IV. I’m? Because I am hard to stick because I have rolling and clasp vein! I had one nurse that want through my vein and kept going and hit a nerve? And told me it was because I did not eat or drink before my colonoscopy? I thought you were not supposed to eat or drink before colonoscopy?
@@TheWildFam yes! I’m in nursing school now but want to pursue CRNA as quickly as possible after I graduate. Another idea for your “day in the life videos” is if you have a student shadowing you, maybe have them speak on your video about what it’s like being an SRNA. Thank you for your response 😊.
I've woken up during surgery 3 times, most recent was sinus surgery in January. I felt and heard the crunches, 2 of them! It was a bit traumatic to say the least. I recently had a failed d&c which they were very careful to make sure I slept thru it, thank God. Its a good thing because what should have been a 30 min procedure turned into a 2 hour laparscopic search and repair.
I have had about 20 surgeries, the first 18 I never had an anesthesiologist say more than 5 words to me prior to anesthesia induction. My last two surgeries, TKA/YKR. I had a great Anesthesiologist. He is now my anesthesiologist for all future surgeries; if he's not there, neither will I be there. You can have whichever Anesthesiologist you want. You do not have to accept whichever one is "Next"in the QUE. If you don't have the chance to get to know them how are, they going to get to know YOU? Whether you know it or not, having a great anesthesiologist is extremely important, as much so as your selection of surgeon and in some cases more so. Discuss this issue long before your scheduled surgery, not the day of when you are in Pre-Op being sedated prior to induction. In most cases you are given Medazolam/Versed, a benzodiazepine that will fog your mind and make you forget everything that is happening. During this Tim you will be asked to sign the consent forms. You won't even know what you are signing. You also have a right to have an MD for your anesthesia; you Do Not have to accept a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) who has much less trying than a Medical Doctor (MD) anesthesiologist. Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself prior to the day of surgery. Do what is Right For Yourself, after all, it is Your Body! Chris Laveen AZ (Phoenix) 27 March 2024 1758 MST/5:58 PM MST
I had a layrngospasm 3 years ago have sleep apnea. I was more propopol sux and LMA re placed.im scared bad and think ill die with my endoscopy and lingual tonsil surgery coming up 😭😭😭
I am terrified of anaesthesia in the UK !!! After being Mis Diagnosed 3 Times, I don't Trust the Doctors to do what they are Supposed to do !!! For a Small Operation they Refused Me a Local Anaesthetic !!! I'm 70 yrs old, and I refused the Operation !!! It wasn't Cancer and that's all I was Worried About !!! I expect they still use Ether here in the UK !!! The Consultant told me the operation does not hurt at all.(Spermatocele) and I would have to take Paracetemol. I Don't believe it Doesn't Hurt !!! I have a lot of Medical Problems so I will not take the Risk !!! The Spermatocele Doesn't Bother Me and it Doesn't Hurt so even if only one in a Million die, I am not Taking the Risk !!! I would have been happy to be awake and have a Pain Killing Injection, but here in the UK if you Have a Teaspoon of Calpol once a Year, then you're a Drug Addict !!!
I think I was eight when I got my tonsils out, but I remember being on the table and they put something into my IV and it burned so so bad I started moving so they had to hold me down cuz my whole arm just burned before I fell asleep. I always wondered what that was they gave me because I feel when you see someone being put to sleep on TV or something it's like a chill experience and I remember lil 8 yr old me feeling cheated like what was that xD lol
Anesthesia has really been something I’ve been passionate about for a while. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to do CRNA? Is there a difference between an anesthesiologist and a CRNA other than one is a nurse and one is a physician?
i have my surgery Monday for my mouth , i’m completely terrified. the last 3 days i haven’t slept and i’m just a mess. i’m not scared for ANYTHING you talked about in this video, i trust everything that’s happening but what’s it feel like when your falling asleep from general anesthesia? i’m scared it’s going to feel like i’m on drugs when falling asleep or even when waking up . it’s 8 seconds long as everyone says BUT what’s it going to be like for those 8 seconds. am i going to see stuff ? feel a certain way or anything in those lines. even if that’s what’s going to happen i need to know. i have ptsd with drugs and it’s just terrifying to me and i don’t know what to do. any tips ANYTHING?
Awe I’m sorry your feeling so stressed! The going to sleep part is pretty quick and not painful. Let them know your a little anxious and they will give you a med before you go back to OR to help with anxiety. Sometimes waking up can be a little unpredictable! But often times you don’t remember a lot of it
My biggest fear is what happens when you are under anesthesia because I have a laser surgery for kidney stone removal next week. Do you dream under anesthesia or what happens I am so nervous.
Anesthesia Dr's come around..."Open your mouth.", stare at their computer...You wake up f'd up in recovery. Never to know what happened. My fear and experience gets worse
I lost both my wife and my daughter-in-law over the past year - they went to sleep naturally and didn't wake up - so volunteering to be drugged into unconsciousness for surgery is terrifying. I'm going for knee replacement surgery in 2 weeks and I'm not confident I will wake up. I don't really care, though.
Ugh, im so afraid of GA. I'm having surgery on Monday. I'm recovering from covid 3 weeks ago. Alot of weird symptoms since getting covid, super fast heart beat, lower BP and just found out I have Nutcracker Syndrome..... am I going to be okay? I'm having my breast implants removed, I need them out asap
Hi. Sarah. I’m. Jerilynn. Wozniak. I’m. 30. Year’s old. I’m. Having. Sugery. On. May. 18th. At. Lucile. Packard. Children’s hospital. I’m. Getting. My. Wisdom teeth pulled out my favorite part is drinking the medicine right before surgery. Starts. I. Get. Nervous
Everything has risks but we are very advanced now. You will blink out and wake up feeling a little groggy but you will have overcome the worst part! Lol
Hello Doc, I have few questions about general anesthesia and it's safety. I'm really terrified of going under General Anesthesia I have surgery scheduled next week (adenoidectomy + septoplasty) but I'm really scared to go under GA. I have this irrational fear that I won't wake up from it. Though I'm a healthy and athletic (22 yrs old) male, the thought of losing control over my senses terrifies me. My resting heart rate has always been around 45-55bpm. I don't have any medical conditions except for some fluctuations in my BP, it was around (130/85) when I went for routine health check up last time. All my other blood work (Major surgical profile) appears to be normal. (Alhamdulillah) I've been cleared by the anesthesiologist as being 'fit for surgery under GA' This is the first time I'm going under and I have no idea how it feels. However my sister underwent GA for some cosmetic surgery without having any adverse reaction. So hopefully I can make it without any complications too (In sha Allah) I know general anesthesia is quite safe (especially for my age and health condition plus I'm getting my procedure done by an experienced ENT surgeon [with 42 years of experience] in a reputed hospital in my city) but still I can't seem to get over my fear. I have this fear that while they give me propofol everything will suddenly go all black and it scares me. Though the anesthesialogist examined my mouth and said I have 'adequate mouth opening' and normal airway) but what if something goes wrong like if they have difficulty putting the breathing tube in time? Will I die as I won't be breathing on my own, how long can a person breathe on his own after being given general anesthesia? Also I read that anesthesia is nothing like sleep it's more like a coma and that freaked me out so much. What if I never return from coma? Is that a possibility? I read a news about a French footballer (Jean Pierre Adams) in 1982 went into coma due anesthesia error and stayed in vegetative for 39 years and then died. I just don't want to embarrass myself or my parents by trying run to away or resist while being taken to the operating room. Is there any way they can calm me down before taking me to the operating room? I've heard versed (Midazolam) helps with anxiety and calms the patient. But my anxiety and fear is severe and I'm afraid it won't have much affect on me. I can't even avoid this surgery as it's severely effecting my hearing by blocking my Eastuchian tube. Thankyou.
I’m going to get gender affirming top surgery sometime. I’m worried that they will give me too much and I won’t ever wake up and I will see my body and die in my sleep
Quick question have you heard of or ever experienced the hiccup situation I mentioned earlier? Also as a general question are inhaled/general anesthesia kind of a thing of the past? Did you think my comment to my anesthesiologist was funny? Lastly thank you for replying. Everyone can learn something from this video and it is nice that you encourage people to speak up for themselves and that you want them to interact with their CRNA as a collaborative process. It is nice that medicine is finally getting there. Keep up the good work and keep encouraging people. All the best! 😉🙂😎👍
@@TheWildFam many thanks for the reply and the clarification. It means a lot that you reply to people that subscribe. You seem to be really awesome. Have an excellent day.🙂😎😉
@@TheWildFam last question I swear. But I think this is such a really cool video being that I’ve had so much surgery over the years. I can’t believe more people haven’t been commenting on this. Especially if they want to become a cRNA. Before you became a cRNA did you have any preconceived fears about anesthesia? And if so have they all faded or do you still have some nerves being that you seem to be very good at your job who would you trust to work with you other than you as a cRNA to put you under? Have an awesome day.👍😎🙂
@@TheWildFam while I love the original concept of what Facebook and all these platforms were supposed to be I don’t much like what they have become which I think you alluded to in part of your video. I have to say though you’re channel is cool and you must be an intensely fierce person this has been a lot of fun for me because in the age of Covid sometimes you just watch TH-cam videos just to get by but stay fierce because you are totally awesome have a great day. 😛😎😉❤️
I was turned away by my anesthesiologist because i came to the appointment barely able to walk because i took too much anti-anxiety medication. So no, it is not always safe and it can kill you. These people are way down-playing it.
@@TheWildFam hi ! I need to be put under this week 😔 for an outpatient procedure, I'm currently on lunesta 3mg 900 mg of gabapentin and 29 mg of Lisinopril... What are the dangers please,?
@@evertonclayton32your nurse scheduler should have gone over all meds you take and told you which ones to stop and what you can take the week prior to surgery.
@@Me-ev5fn we also do not do any pre-op testing if not indicated. It’s definitely impossible to ensure no bad outcome will ever occur - all we can do is “optimise” you. I tell people there are always risks with anesthesia!! So you have to decide if the benefits out weigh the risks
If anyone is watching this and has an upcoming surgery with general anesthesia, then DO NOT WORRY! I had an Otoplasty surgery yesterday and it was my first time going under and I was scared half to death. My blood pressure spike when my nurse took it. I wish I would have known then what I know now. My CRNA just gave me what he called an “IV margarita” before we even left my room and let me tell you I don’t even remember two minutes after that. I don’t remember walking to the OR, getting really put to sleep. Nothing! It was the best most surreal experience. Trust them they know EXACTLY what they’re doing and are highly trained and it is totally safe. Again I hope this contributes to quelling any fears someone might have.
Thanks a lot! I am going to have my first surgery with general anesthesia on 7/22/22 and I am terrified, but it is something that I need to do to be well, my gallbladder has been giving me many problems for years, thanks to your comment I feel safer and I know that everything will be fine
How long was your surgery
How long did it take you to wake up fully?
I'm having surgery Tuesday my anxiety is out the roof
Hi,
I really loved your presentation! It addressed the anxieties I am feeling. I am pre-op for a mastectomy, and was wondering as a 63 year old woman and a type 2 diabetic with a history of maintaining a good A1C should I worry about general anesthesia? I am in pretty good health l, very busy, and walk an average of 1/2 hour every other day. I am not obese and generally feel good..
ps: I expect to be under general anesthesia for approximately 6 to 8 hours. Does how long you are put to sleep affect the affects of anesthesia?
Mari🤷🏻♀️
Thank you ❤
I had a panic attack today in the sedation room having general walked out the room … I now am booked for local having plate in my hand hate the fact of not been in control
Anyone else hear the bulldog snoring? 😂
I've had surgeries before and waking up from surgeries and being groggy and in and out is pretty terrifying to me. Even getting put to sleep is a terrifying feeling for me. I do not like those feelings and that's what scares me most.
anesthesia is the safest it's been in history. just don't ask how it works because nobody knows. be honest with the preop assessment, except they won't document some of it and you'll need to repeat it to your anesthesiologist team day-of. many don't react to versed at all, and most experience burning into their veins from propyfol. known issues and versed is still used the most, and the admin rate for propyfol isn't slowed to reduce discomfort. nope, no reason to be afraid. enjoy the medical gaslighting and physicians too busy to take you or your concern seriously. great video and you cover topics well. i've got rational fears and i empathize with everyone going under soon. good luck!
Having surgery tomorrow and this has calmed my nerves! Tysm!
Thanks for this. Have my second surgery in 2 months coming up. TERRIFIED of general anessthesia. Did great last time, hoping for the same in the next 4 weeks!
I haven't been put to sleep since I was 6 yrs old for a drooped eyelid operation. I remember throwing up all night, after the operation. They keptvypu in the hospital for 2- 3 days back then
my fear is that anesthesia doesn't actually block pain but rather, just causes you to forget the pain that you experienced
That's conscious sedation rather than anesthesia.
@@antoniod yeah but during conscious sedation pain is usually blocked through local anesthesia. My concern is how do we know that general anesthesia actually blocks pain rather than just paralyzes the patient and makes them not remember the pain, seeing as local anesthesia is not typically used in conjunction with general anesthesia.
They are constantly adjusting pain meds during surgery to help with pain during and after.
the problem is that anesthesia is an afterthought as far as patient being informed and given options...they wait until your all hooked up and ready the need you to sign off on a form? totally freaked me out for days after never again ...3 days recovering from the poison 2 weeks for my mouth and throat from fighting...felt like I lost a fight for a 2 hour procedure
I will have a sort of "twilight sleep" for an upper endoscopy & I've had hesitation .
Sarah I enjoyed this video I am not your typical subscriber and I don’t subscribe to many pages. I am an adult with CP and I’ve had plenty of surgeries over the years. I’m back from the old days where they gave you the giant premed needle into your upper thigh and then the old black anesthesia mask where I always got sick after anesthesia and sometimes while being put under. If it’s not too forward to say you are absolutely gorgeous and I’ve never had an anesthesiologist or CRNA who looks like you. 🙂 I had a total hip replacement about 17 years ago when I was relatively young for somebody with CP to have a replacement. I had which I believe twilight or you know probably epidural sedation. I told the anesthesiologist when he asked me if I had any questions or fears I don’t wanna wake up queasy and I don’t want to wake up dead, Because if I wake up queasy I’m going to wish I was dead. No joke he thought it was funny though. Funny story I wonder if you had an experience like this with any of your patients. I was told the entire time I was on the operating table under anesthesia I had the hiccups. I was also told that three other people had the same experience the month I had my hip replacement. That was freaky to me. I also liked in this video that you wore your scrubs. I have friends that make fun of me because I like to wear scrubs around the house if I’m not going out because they’re so easy to put on with my replaced hip. I think your videos are really cool and it’s nice to see somebody that loves what they do. I’ve had a a lot of good care from many great nurses over the years and I think you need to say that to people I always try to when I could. But keep making videos because they’re very informative even if you’re not in the industry of nursing, CRNA or healthcare. Hope you read this and if you respond that would be very cool. Have a great day! Thank you for your service during this time of Covid.
Have you had a GA recently?
I had one back in 1985 with the pre-med and nausea after
I wonder if it’s changed much
I heard of cases of people getting permanent brain damage and even death due to anesthesia …. Which is so scary 😔
Those cases are extremely rare.
Thank you for Educating us. Appreciate the time and effort
@@TheWildFam we each have a passion as a disabled dude passion for The Lord . Lifting up and encouraging others.
@@TheWildFam
Only do it because the Lord. With my illness and everything that’s happened. Very blessed in spite of myself
Thanks for the educational video and God bless you all and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘guys so much 💘❤
@@TheWildFam you are so welcome and thank you so much for your reply and God bless you all and stay safe and healthy. Love 💘guys so much 💘❤
I will have a general sedation surgery at 6 September. I don't even have concerns about the operation itself, i think it's interesting that they're going up my ureter and laser away the kidney stones that just don't want to come down.
The primary fear i have is to actually be "forced" asleep. I know we do that every day. When we go to sleep, a couple of minutes later we are gone. But to have that forced on you is kind of unsettling, just because I never have gone through that.
Also, i wonder if I would stop breathing. I wonder that, if nervous signals are impeded to the point that you can't feel anything anymore, why doesn't that stop the autonomous system too ?
Also, what if they would notice I'm just not sleeping deep enough and still have a bit of consciousness, they'd keep giving me more and more... could this cause any complications ?
My heart is a bit weaker doe to a very mild enlarged hart episode due to a coronary vain being narrow, but when they put a stent in it, my heart remodeled itself but it feels a bit weaker than before. I wonder if that is a concern.
let's say those are my primal fears.
Depending on the level, you may very well be put on a breathing machine.
Of course you are "forced asleep" but the meds and methods used that make it a comfortable transition.
The anesthesiologist is constantly monitoring your sedation levels and if they see you are coming up, they will immediately adjust meds to put you back to the right stage.
Mention the cardiac issue with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and they will monitor it.
I have had 9 on my knees alone including a replacement and revision. Had zero issues.
I fear of needles! I got pre-medication Midazolam and local anesthesia cream called Emla before iv/cannula goes in! The other local anesthesia cream is called Ametop. IUD insertion goes well 11th of October 2019. I don't feel the needle at all! And I look away and talking to nurse anesthetist something else for to distraction.
All my surgery I am always clam accept when they but the IV. I’m? Because I am hard to stick because I have rolling and clasp vein! I had one nurse that want through my vein and kept going and hit a nerve? And told me it was because I did not eat or drink before my colonoscopy? I thought you were not supposed to eat or drink before colonoscopy?
Can u do a vedio of how many years it took u to become crna aftr highschool ? I really wanna everythng abut it
Loved your “Day in the life” videos, please do more 😊
@@TheWildFam yes! I’m in nursing school now but want to pursue CRNA as quickly as possible after I graduate. Another idea for your “day in the life videos” is if you have a student shadowing you, maybe have them speak on your video about what it’s like being an SRNA. Thank you for your response 😊.
I don't even know this Dr well I'm worried because the procedure is going to be in an endoscopy center
Back in the early 80's they still used ether. That stuff made me throw up for days afterwards. Nowdays the meds they use are much better tolerated.
I've woken up during surgery 3 times, most recent was sinus surgery in January. I felt and heard the crunches, 2 of them! It was a bit traumatic to say the least. I recently had a failed d&c which they were very careful to make sure I slept thru it, thank God. Its a good thing because what should have been a 30 min procedure turned into a 2 hour laparscopic search and repair.
I have had about 20 surgeries, the first 18 I never had an anesthesiologist say more than 5 words to me prior to anesthesia induction. My last two surgeries, TKA/YKR. I had a great Anesthesiologist. He is now my anesthesiologist for all future surgeries; if he's not there, neither will I be there. You can have whichever Anesthesiologist you want. You do not have to accept whichever one is "Next"in the QUE. If you don't have the chance to get to know them how are, they going to get to know YOU? Whether you know it or not, having a great anesthesiologist is extremely important, as much so as your selection of surgeon and in some cases more so.
Discuss this issue long before your scheduled surgery, not the day of when you are in Pre-Op being sedated prior to induction. In most cases you are given Medazolam/Versed, a benzodiazepine that will fog your mind and make you forget everything that is happening. During this Tim you will be asked to sign the consent forms. You won't even know what you are signing.
You also have a right to have an MD for your anesthesia; you Do Not have to accept a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) who has much less trying than a Medical Doctor (MD) anesthesiologist.
Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself prior to the day of surgery. Do what is Right For Yourself, after all, it is Your Body! Chris Laveen AZ (Phoenix) 27 March 2024 1758 MST/5:58 PM MST
I had a layrngospasm 3 years ago have sleep apnea. I was more propopol sux and LMA re placed.im scared bad and think ill die with my endoscopy and lingual tonsil surgery coming up 😭😭😭
I’m so sorry you had that experience! But you can let your provider know & they will take all the precautions for you!!
@@TheWildFam could it happen again if they know and take precautions? 😭😭
@@melissabrill8367 still a possibility but the chances are definitely much less!
@@TheWildFam well that's still nerve wrecking.. I'm convinced I'm going to die
Are you a anesthesiologist
I am terrified of anaesthesia in the UK !!! After being Mis Diagnosed 3 Times, I don't Trust the Doctors to do what they are Supposed to do !!! For a Small Operation they Refused Me a Local Anaesthetic !!! I'm 70 yrs old, and I refused the Operation !!! It wasn't Cancer and that's all I was Worried About !!! I expect they still use Ether here in the UK !!! The Consultant told me the operation does not hurt at all.(Spermatocele) and I would have to take Paracetemol. I Don't believe it Doesn't Hurt !!! I have a lot of Medical Problems so I will not take the Risk !!! The Spermatocele Doesn't Bother Me and it Doesn't Hurt so even if only one in a Million die, I am not Taking the Risk !!! I would have been happy to be awake and have a Pain Killing Injection, but here in the UK if you Have a Teaspoon of Calpol once a Year, then you're a Drug Addict !!!
I think I was eight when I got my tonsils out, but I remember being on the table and they put something into my IV and it burned so so bad I started moving so they had to hold me down cuz my whole arm just burned before I fell asleep. I always wondered what that was they gave me because I feel when you see someone being put to sleep on TV or something it's like a chill experience and I remember lil 8 yr old me feeling cheated like what was that xD lol
What If smoking is an addiction? U said quit smoking....thanks for the tips
It definitely is an addiction! Still need to quit
Anesthesia has really been something I’ve been passionate about for a while. Do you have any advice for someone wanting to do CRNA? Is there a difference between an anesthesiologist and a CRNA other than one is a nurse and one is a physician?
The biggest difference is route to get there!!
@@TheWildFam Okay! thank you so much!
I have a fear of getting blood draws and IVs but I am not afraid of getting my ears pierced why is that?
i have my surgery Monday for my mouth , i’m completely terrified. the last 3 days i haven’t slept and i’m just a mess. i’m not scared for ANYTHING you talked about in this video, i trust everything that’s happening but what’s it feel like when your falling asleep from general anesthesia? i’m scared it’s going to feel like i’m on drugs when falling asleep or even when waking up . it’s 8 seconds long as everyone says BUT what’s it going to be like for those 8 seconds. am i going to see stuff ? feel a certain way or anything in those lines. even if that’s what’s going to happen i need to know. i have ptsd with drugs and it’s just terrifying to me and i don’t know what to do. any tips ANYTHING?
Awe I’m sorry your feeling so stressed! The going to sleep part is pretty quick and not painful. Let them know your a little anxious and they will give you a med before you go back to OR to help with anxiety. Sometimes waking up can be a little unpredictable! But often times you don’t remember a lot of it
You’re such a pro, I wish I was your patient for my surgery next week at U of M :/
Does the anti naseau* cocktail seemed to help quite a bit?
@@TheWildFam ok thanks for answering back so quickly lady! Wish I had your cool as a cucumber nerves 😎😂
My biggest fear is what happens when you are under anesthesia because I have a laser surgery for kidney stone removal next week.
Do you dream under anesthesia or what happens
I am so nervous.
Don’t be nervous! You can dream but not always. Will be the best nap of your life :)
Anesthesia Dr's come around..."Open your mouth.", stare at their computer...You wake up f'd up in recovery. Never to know what happened. My fear and experience gets worse
I lost both my wife and my daughter-in-law over the past year - they went to sleep naturally and didn't wake up - so volunteering to be drugged into unconsciousness for surgery is terrifying. I'm going for knee replacement surgery in 2 weeks and I'm not confident I will wake up. I don't really care, though.
Did you wake up?
@@aliyawelton uh oh
I'm sorry you are sad and lonely. I hope you're doing alright?
Ugh, im so afraid of GA. I'm having surgery on Monday. I'm recovering from covid 3 weeks ago. Alot of weird symptoms since getting covid, super fast heart beat, lower BP and just found out I have Nutcracker Syndrome..... am I going to be okay? I'm having my breast implants removed, I need them out asap
Does the risk of general anesthesia go up with the duration of surgery?
Yes. Definitely best for the patient for surgeon to be as efficient as possible
@@TheWildFam I mean some cosmetic procedures can be upwards of 6 to 7 hours, and a surgeon must take his or her time more than anything.
@@TheWildFamdoes obesity risk anesthesia?
Hi. Sarah. I’m. Jerilynn. Wozniak. I’m. 30. Year’s old. I’m. Having. Sugery. On. May. 18th. At. Lucile. Packard. Children’s hospital. I’m. Getting. My. Wisdom teeth pulled out my favorite part is drinking the medicine right before surgery. Starts. I. Get. Nervous
Im afraid im gonna die while being under
Everything has risks but we are very advanced now. You will blink out and wake up feeling a little groggy but you will have overcome the worst part! Lol
Hello Doc, I have few questions about general anesthesia and it's safety.
I'm really terrified of going under General Anesthesia I have surgery scheduled next week (adenoidectomy + septoplasty) but I'm really scared to go under GA.
I have this irrational fear that I won't wake up from it. Though I'm a healthy and athletic (22 yrs old) male, the thought of losing control over my senses terrifies me. My resting heart rate has always been around 45-55bpm. I don't have any medical conditions except for some fluctuations in my BP, it was around (130/85) when I went for routine health check up last time. All my other blood work (Major surgical profile) appears to be normal. (Alhamdulillah) I've been cleared by the anesthesiologist as being 'fit for surgery under GA'
This is the first time I'm going under and I have no idea how it feels. However my sister underwent GA for some cosmetic surgery without having any adverse reaction. So hopefully I can make it without any complications too (In sha Allah)
I know general anesthesia is quite safe (especially for my age and health condition plus I'm getting my procedure done by an experienced ENT surgeon [with 42 years of experience] in a reputed hospital in my city) but still I can't seem to get over my fear.
I have this fear that while they give me propofol everything will suddenly go all black and it scares me.
Though the anesthesialogist examined my mouth and said I have 'adequate mouth opening' and normal airway) but what if something goes wrong like if they have difficulty putting the breathing tube in time? Will I die as I won't be breathing on my own, how long can a person breathe on his own after being given general anesthesia?
Also I read that anesthesia is nothing like sleep it's more like a coma and that freaked me out so much. What if I never return from coma? Is that a possibility?
I read a news about a French footballer (Jean Pierre Adams) in 1982 went into coma due anesthesia error and stayed in vegetative for 39 years and then died.
I just don't want to embarrass myself or my parents by trying run to away or resist while being taken to the operating room.
Is there any way they can calm me down before taking me to the operating room? I've heard versed (Midazolam) helps with anxiety and calms the patient. But my anxiety and fear is severe and I'm afraid it won't have much affect on me.
I can't even avoid this surgery as it's severely effecting my hearing by blocking my Eastuchian tube.
Thankyou.
I need to go under this week too and im terrified ! How did it go for you ?
@evertonclayton32 how did everything go?
Are you an md or Cana?
CRNA!
I’m going to get gender affirming top surgery sometime. I’m worried that they will give me too much and I won’t ever wake up and I will see my body and die in my sleep
A lot of people feel this way before anesthesia.. take it one step at a time and trust those taking care of you!
Quick question have you heard of or ever experienced the hiccup situation I mentioned earlier? Also as a general question are inhaled/general anesthesia kind of a thing of the past? Did you think my comment to my anesthesiologist was funny? Lastly thank you for replying. Everyone can learn something from this video and it is nice that you encourage people to speak up for themselves and that you want them to interact with their CRNA as a collaborative process. It is nice that medicine is finally getting there. Keep up the good work and keep encouraging people. All the best! 😉🙂😎👍
@@TheWildFam many thanks for the reply and the clarification. It means a lot that you reply to people that subscribe. You seem to be really awesome. Have an excellent day.🙂😎😉
@@TheWildFam last question I swear. But I think this is such a really cool video being that I’ve had so much surgery over the years. I can’t believe more people haven’t been commenting on this. Especially if they want to become a cRNA. Before you became a cRNA did you have any preconceived fears about anesthesia? And if so have they all faded or do you still have some nerves being that you seem to be very good at your job who would you trust to work with you other than you as a cRNA to put you under? Have an awesome day.👍😎🙂
@@TheWildFam while I love the original concept of what Facebook and all these platforms were supposed to be I don’t much like what they have become which I think you alluded to in part of your video. I have to say though you’re channel is cool and you must be an intensely fierce person this has been a lot of fun for me because in the age of Covid sometimes you just watch TH-cam videos just to get by but stay fierce because you are totally awesome have a great day. 😛😎😉❤️
I was turned away by my anesthesiologist because i came to the appointment barely able to walk because i took too much anti-anxiety medication. So no, it is not always safe and it can kill you. These people are way down-playing it.
Definitely should not take any medications before surgery if not instructed to! Glad they caught it 🙌🏽
@@TheWildFam hi ! I need to be put under this week 😔 for an outpatient procedure, I'm currently on lunesta 3mg 900 mg of gabapentin and 29 mg of Lisinopril... What are the dangers please,?
Well why would you take so many meds before surgery like that
@@TheWildFamcan it happen that anesthesia overdose happens and you don't just wake up ever?😢
@@evertonclayton32your nurse scheduler should have gone over all meds you take and told you which ones to stop and what you can take the week prior to surgery.
My fear is my breathing stops or heart stops during sleep
All that is very closely monitored while in surgery.
Is there a chance you’ll Wake up During Surgery???
Is there really a plan? Seems to me it’s on the fly
Most definitely a plan, they plan for a straightforward surgery and also plan if there are issues.
Sugery doesn’t hurt me at all
Going under anesthesia is not going to sleep is it? Its a controlled coma.
It’s often referred to that by the non medical person! But technically no it’s not
I love going under!
Is someone sleeping around you? I hear them snoring!
I fear cardiac arrest or heart attack😩
Do you have a cardiac history?
@@Me-ev5fn we also do not do any pre-op testing if not indicated. It’s definitely impossible to ensure no bad outcome will ever occur - all we can do is “optimise” you. I tell people there are always risks with anesthesia!! So you have to decide if the benefits out weigh the risks
My biggest fear is going to sleep.
Because there is a greater chance of death from anesthesia than the surgeon.
Don't listen to them. You might die!!!!
the snoring in the background