- Despite the obvious fact that an anesthetic is a crucial part of any surgery, you will likely only meet briefly with your anesthesiologist before your procedure. Without more time to talk about your concerns, you’ll still have unanswered questions: How will you know I’m asleep? Is it possible to wake up during surgery? How will you monitor me during my surgery? What are the potential complications I should know about?
- Written by a board-certified, veteran anesthesiologist, The Anesthesia Fact Book puts a sense of control back in your hands and will make you a more informed and more confident patient. Answering the most common questions you may have about the anesthetic process, it includes essential information on:
- How general anesthesia works and how it differs from twilight, spinal, or epidural anesthesia
- The credentials you should look for in your anesthesiologist
- The key questions you should be sure to ask before your surgery
- The heart and breathing monitors used during most surgeries
- The risks associated with anesthesia delivered in a doctor’s office
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