When operations/surgery is done, of course they put the patient to sleep.. how exactly does this work?

When a patient is operated on the patient is put under a anesthetic there are two types of anesthetic one is a local anesthetic which means you are awake and aware of what is happening but can not feel anything. I do not know the name of the other type of anesthetic but I do know that under the second type you are not aware of anything. this type is commonly used for major operations while local is used for small operations.When operations/surgery is done, of course they put the patient to sleep.. how exactly does this work?
Okay, you will go in for a pre-op, while there they will tell you the type of Anesthetic they will use and the method. If they use gas, they will do a mixture of Oxygen and which ever gas anesthetic they decide on using. If they use a IV anesthetic they will give you a shot, and and possibly give you some gas to ensure that they you are under. Depending on the surgery they may intubate you (put a tube down your throat) so that they are ensured that you are getting enough oxygen. During the course of the surgery, they will monitor vitals, and everything else to be sure that you are stable. After the surgery, they will take you to the PACU, where they will monitor you until you regain conciousness from the anesthesia.When operations/surgery is done, of course they put the patient to sleep.. how exactly does this work?
I could go through my own experiences, but instead, I'll direct you to this website:





http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/med鈥?/a>





They do a good job of explaining what to expect and how it works. The only point where I disagree with them is where they say that you will get an IV in the operating room and will already be sleeping... In my experience (7 different surgeries), they always have placed the IV in my arm during the pre-op area while I was awake.





It's understandable to be concerned before undergoing surgery for the first time, but it's good that you are seeking to educate yourself about what to expect. Good luck!