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| What is Intravenous Anesthesia? |
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| All types of anesthesia can be administered intravenously. Anesthesia is a drug that helps you undergo a procedure by either numbing the area Dr. Leseberg will be working on, or putting you to sleep. |
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| How is it Administered? |
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| Intravenous anesthesia is administered through a needle in your vein. |
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| Dr. Leseberg will also: |
| • Monitor your bodily functions (such as your heart rate and rhythm, your breathing, your body temperature, you blood oxygen levels, and your blood pressure) during your procedure |
| • Address any problems that may occur during surgery |
| • Manage your pain you may have after your procedure |
| • Ensure your comfort before, during, and after the procedure |
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| What are the Other Types of Anesthesia? |
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| • Local – this numbs an area of your body, and you are able to stay awake and aware of what is happening. |
| • Conscious Sedation – this is a mild sedative to relax you. You stay awake, but may not remember the procedure afterwards. |
| • General Anesthesia – allows you to be unconscious (fall asleep) during your procedure. You should not feel any pain during your procedure. |
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| What are the Side Effects of Anesthesia? |
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| You may feel disoriented, groggy, and confused when awaking from your procedure. Some other common side effects, which go away quickly include: |
| • Vomiting or nausea, which is usually alleviated with an anti-nausea medication |
| • Shakiness |
| • Chills |
| • Sore throat |
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