Why do anesthesiologists ask us to count back from 10 before going under?

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I understand they want to know when we pass out, but why count backwards from 10? Why not count forward from 1?

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Gives you something to do, Keeps you from freaking out, also they’ll know if/when it’s taking effect (slurring then silent).

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