I’m going under general for the first time in two weeks for a brain biopsy.
Explain it and how it’s safe.
I’m not scared of the biopsy, just the general.
Is that normal?
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Totally normal to be apprehensive about this. So anesthesia is kind of a marvel of modern science and what a wonderful discovery it is. Without it, things like heart surgery would be excruciating and essentially impossible. Essentially what’s happening is they’re temporarily turning off the signals that make your brain do stuff so that they can do stuff to you.
Is it safe? The answer is **yes**, it’s very safe. But what makes it safe? Well, it’s the anesthesiologist. You have a whole-ass MD (and supporting nursing staff) right there whose sole job is to monitor your vital stats and make sure that you’re getting exactly the right amount of medication for the desired result. They have **one** job to do, and they are **very** good at it. This is why it’s VERY important not to lie to your doctor about your medical history, because there are things that can interfere with anesthesia and make their job harder. So if you’re a smoker, be sure to tell them you’re a smoker. If you have metal pins in your wrist and you think, “*Meh, this is irrelevant…*” NO! Tell your doctor EVERYTHING!
So long as you provide a comprehensive medical history, you can rest assured that you’ll be in good hands.
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