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Posted by Fergie on June 14, 2011, at 21:04:05
Years ago, I had wisdom teeth surgically removed under conscious sedation (?). The surgeon later said that I should not opt for sedation in the future because I had a "psychotic episode." Seems I tried to jump out a window in the 18th floor office!
Now I have to have wrist surgery. I am panic stricken. The VERY LAST thing I want to happen is me jumping and jerking while he's working inside my wrist!!!!!!! I MUCH PREFER general anesthesia.
Is this a legitimate concern, and do I have the "right" as a patient to demand general?
Posted by phillipa on June 14, 2011, at 21:31:47
In reply to Problems with Sedation and now need surgery, posted by Fergie on June 14, 2011, at 21:04:05
If your wrist I'm think general would be used. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 14, 2011, at 22:30:00
In reply to Problems with Sedation and now need surgery, posted by Fergie on June 14, 2011, at 21:04:05
Explain to the surgeon and anesthatist what happend last time, and they will probably offer you a general.
Also, keep in mind that they may have better drugs and methos now than they did when you had your episode, so concious sedation might now be a safe option for you.
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