can you die from anesthesia?

Question

What are the after affects? Is it dangerous?

Answer 1

When anesthesia came out years ago, it was very different than what it is today. It is very safe and controlled. To die from anesthesia today is completely unheard of and I would have no issues going under in my own hospital... side effects: a little sleepy when you wake up and you might forget the first hour or so of when you woke up. The anesthesiologist is right at your head the whole time watching everything.... It's a work of wonder, like a masterpiece.

Nostromo: very true

in response to chairbinder: it's not because of the anesthesia

In response to sir J: blood clot is not from anesthesia, but rather staying in one position while in surgery for a long period of time (SCDs- a compression device is placed on a persons legs in surgery to help with circulation)

Answer 2

Sure. A friend of mine, who does this line of work, says "It's not putting them to sleep that's the problem, it's waking them up." This is an art, not a science, since the doctor has no idea how each person will react to the medicine. That's why people die during routine surgeries that usually are no big deal. That's also why it's better to use "local" anesthesia where you can, or a drug like Versed that makes you just forget what happened to you versus going fully "under."

One common side effect is not being able to urinate after or a blood clot, which thankfully is less common.

Response to nursen: nurses are HOT

Answer 3

The side effects of general anesthesia can include:

Nausea and vomiting – This very common side effect can occur within the first few days of having surgery and can be triggered by a number of factors such as the medication, motion and type of surgery.
Sore throat – The tube that is put in your throat to help you breathe can leave you with a sore throat after it’s removed.
Confusion – Confusion when waking up from surgery is common, but for some people – particularly those who are older – confusion can last for days or weeks.
Muscle aches – The medications used to relax the muscles so a breathing tube can be inserted can cause soreness.
http://www.symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/anesthesiology-painmanagement/

Answer 4

Actually yes you can but with but they have to give you a very high amount i had a friend that died in high school because of it. I have also had it done before, most of the after affects are drowsiness. It is only dangerous if the anesthesiologist is not good at his or her job. Mostly today though Dying is not that high a risk factor.

Answer 5

Yes, but it is rare. The after effects are usually grogginess. Are you looking into a surgery? Have you talked to your doctor? Usually, the anesthesiologist will talk to you before the surgery and discuss it with you and answer your questions. If it could be avoided or if there is a problem that could be handled noninvasively or herbally, that would be my choice. We need more info to help you.

Answer 6

Yes anyone can die from any medical procedure. Just do what your Dr. and Anesthesiologist says and you should be fine.

Answer 7

it put me in a coma for 3 1/2 weeks

Answer 8

yes, my doctor said that your almost dead when your under anesthesia

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

12 % of in patient having Surgery will not make it to tomorrow.