I've heard several people around say that they're doing more and more operations with just local anesthetic or with a longer-lasting local and a shorter-term general (or even just a sedative) to keep them out for the shortest possible duration. A friend had invasive hip surgery a few months ago and they give him a couple different locals and just sedated him during the surgery. He was pretty much back to normal by the mid afternoon (late morning surgery).
That's conscious sedation, usually versed. Yes, you're 'awake' & responsive but generally have no memory of the time you're medicated.
I had it for the first time ever in January. (colonoscopy) I was grateful lol, but I do have one distinct memory at one point in the procedure, and I can recall realizing that I was aware during that one point. Kind of a mind fuck.
I've heard several people around say that they're doing more and more operations with just local anesthetic or with a longer-lasting local and a shorter-term general (or even just a sedative) to keep them out for the shortest possible duration. A friend had invasive hip surgery a few months ago and they give him a couple different locals and just sedated him during the surgery. He was pretty much back to normal by the mid afternoon (late morning surgery).
"Twilight juice" is what my anesthesiologist calls the awake general. It takes you out of the painful moment while you're still awake.
That's conscious sedation, usually versed. Yes, you're 'awake' & responsive but generally have no memory of the time you're medicated.
I had it for the first time ever in January. (colonoscopy) I was grateful lol, but I do have one distinct memory at one point in the procedure, and I can recall realizing that I was aware during that one point. Kind of a mind fuck.
WTF is wrong with you?