“How long are you asleep after open heart surgery?”
I am a 40 year old female. I want to know how long are you asleep after open heart surgery?
2 Answers
In a simple, straightforward cardiac surgery, the patient may be awakened within a few hours after surgery; in a complicated surgery with need for vasopressor and ventilatory support, the patient is usually kept asleep until hemodynamics and respiratory parameters are stabilized (which can take a day or two, usually).
Some for several hours and some immediately after surgery
