Is it weird to enjoy anesthesia?

Many patients report that undergoing general anesthesia is a surreal experience—and practically no one remembers anything between when the medication is administered and waking up in the recovery room. Once the medication hits your bloodstream, the effects will kick in quickly.

What does it feel like going under anesthesia?

Although every person has a different experience, you may feel groggy, confused, chilly, nauseated, scared, alarmed, or even sad as you wake up. Depending on the procedure or surgery, you may also have some pain and discomfort afterward, which the anesthesiologist can relieve with medications.

Do you act weird under anesthesia?

It’s normal to feel relaxed while receiving anesthesia, but most people don’t say anything unusual. Rest assured, even if you do say something you wouldn’t normally say while you are under sedation, Dr. Meisinger says, “it’s always kept within the operating room.

Why do I like anesthesia?

It’s exciting controlling a patient’s airway, breathing, and circulation. Patients like and respect their anesthesiologist, and that feels good. Maybe it’s because we are about to take each patient’s life into our hands, but during those minutes prior to surgery, patients treat anesthesiologists very well.

Do you dream while under anesthesia?

Under anesthesia, patients do not dream. Confusing general anesthesia and natural sleep can be dangerous.

Why are eyes taped during surgery?

Small pieces of sticking tape are commonly used to keep the eyelids fully closed during the anaesthetic. This has been shown to reduce the chance of a corneal abrasion occurring. 1,2 However, bruising of the eyelid can occur when the tape is removed, especially if you have thin skin and bruise easily.

Do you dream while under general anesthesia?

Are anesthesiologists chill?

You take care of critical care patients long enough, bad things happen. Codes happen. Surgeons get into bleeding. When it counts, an anesthesiologist is simply expected to be cool and calm in the OR and the leader under crisis – running toward the patient in need, never from it.

What are some challenges of being an anesthesiologist?

Cons of being an Anesthesiologist

• Poor continuity of care. Thanks to anesthesia, most of your patients will not remember you or know who you are later, and you may not know how they did or felt after they left the recovery room or were sent home.
• Unpredictable schedules.
• Less negotiating power.