American Society of Anesthesiologists

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What happens if I take a sleeping aid for too long?

Sleep aids are not intended for long-term use; when you take them for too long, you can become... Full Answer

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What should I know about over-the-counter sleep aids?

Doctors can control the dosage for a prescribed sleep aid, but with over-the-counter sleep aids,... Full Answer

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What are the dangers of driving after taking a sleeping aid?

The dangers of driving after taking a sleeping aid are that the medication can still be active in... Full Answer

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What are the dangers of taking medication that was not prescribed for me?

You should never take medication that is not prescribed for you, including sleep aids, because... Full Answer

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How many hours should I allow for sleep after I take a sleep aid?

After taking a sleep aid, you should allow at least 7 hours for sleep, especially if driving,... Full Answer

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Is anesthesia safe for older adults?

It is estimated that in the United States, 15 million surgeries per year are performed on patients... Full Answer

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How prevalent is anesthesia awareness?

Awareness during anesthesia implies that during a period of intended general anesthesia, the brain... Full Answer

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What is anesthesia awareness?

Awareness during anesthesia implies that during a period of intended general anesthesia, the brain... Full Answer

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What are the different kinds of anesthesia?

Surgeries (and many procedures) often utilize anesthesia services to provide some combination of... Full Answer

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What is general, regional and local anesthesia?

Surgeries (and many procedures) often utilize anesthesia services to provide some combination of... Full Answer

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How will my child be given anesthesia before surgery?

Children are often anesthetized by having them breathe anesthetic gases through a mask. In those... Full Answer

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What is anesthesia awareness?

Anesthesia awareness, also referred to as “intraoperative awareness,” is an extremely... Full Answer

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How will my child's pain be managed after surgery?

The anesthesiologist may be consulted to help manage your child's pain following the surgery.... Full Answer

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Why might my child have regional anesthesia during surgery?

It has become possible to provide pain relief to specific areas of the body rather than give... Full Answer

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What are possible side effects of anesthesia in children?

Although anesthetics can provide complete pain relief and loss of consciousness during an... Full Answer

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