“How do I know if I'm allergic to anesthesia?”
I will have surgery under general anesthesia. How do I know if I'm allergic to anesthesia?
4 Answers
There is no way of knowing unless the drugs are given to you.
It is typical to get multiple medications during surgery. Millions of anesthetics are performed all over the world each year, so the frequency of allergies to various medications is well known. Allergies to anesthetic agents are rare and easily treated. With the monitoring systems in the OR you will be constantly monitored for any problems which will then be immediately addressed, Good luck!
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Several medications can be used for anesthesia. Most anesthesiologists use a combination of them. Allergy to medications can happen but it is not very common. Please tell your anesthesiologist about your known allergies.
