General Anesthesia Questions
· What is anesthesia?
· What does an anesthesiologist do?
· Will the anesthesiologist be in the room the whole time?
· Do you use nurse anesthetists?
· What drugs will I get with general anesthesia?

Postoperative Questions
· Why can't I eat before surgery?
· How long do I have to fast before surgery?
· What medications should I take before surgery?
· What do I do about my asthma medication?
· Will they "knock me out" before I get into the operating room?

Postoperative Questions
· What can I expect as far as post operative pain control?
· Will I be sick or have nausea after surgery?
· What are common postoperative problems?

Alternatives to Anesthesia
· Are there alternatives to general anesthesia?
· General anesthesia or block?
· Sedation with local anesthesia infiltration.

Labor and Delivery

Anesthesia for Children

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