Nother question for you fine folks. WHy does the "excitment phase" happen just after some one has gone under?
2007-10-27 10:29:09 · 2 answers · asked by Crazy Lady 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Anesthesia can be divided into four progressive phases. The signs relating to a certain phase are based upon the presence or absence of certain reflexes which are progressively lost as the amount of administered anesthetic increases. The time when reflexes are lost varies with the drug used.
Phase I
This is the stage of voluntary excitement marked by struggling and breath holding if induction is slow and by inhalation. Respiratory rate and pulse rate are increased and the pupils are dilated. Urination and defecation frequently occur. These are signs of the fear response. The part of the "fear or flight" response from the "rush " of the hormone adrenaline or epinephrine secreted by the adrenal glands.
2007-10-27 11:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not entirely sure but id hazard a guess its the bodies own internal sensors realising you are now unconscious and trying to compensate
2007-10-27 17:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by chris m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋