General anesthesia pharmacology - Medications for induction, maintenance, & emergence

What medications does an anesthesiologist administer for general anesthesia? In this video, I describe the components of a routine anesthetic plan from start to finish.
0:00 Start
00:24 Overview
02:14 Induction
05:58 Maintenance
07:01 Emergence
The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.
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[@joebarrett4353]

If I need surgery, I want this man as my anesthesiologist.

[@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx]

Same lol

[@quasarproductions2690]

Too bad we can't clone him so everyone can have him as their anesthesiologist.

[@armandomoncayo8305]

✅

[@teganloaring76]

I've got to have a general anaesthetic for a knee operation and I have to admit I'm scared. Has anyone got any advice xf

[@eastonzalinko4843]

@@teganloaring76 have you had your knee operation yet

[@quasarproductions2690]

Your channel is hugely underrated. High quality educational and fascinating content. Thanks Max.

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Thanks I appreciate the nice feedback!

[@aircavmedic]

Outstanding overview. Hope on another, he might cover axillary & supraclavicular blocks. RN-difficult being on opposite side of OR table.

[@boomerang6130]

I agree. This guy is super smart. I could never become a doctor like this but I am glad there are smarter ppl who can.

[@daveshondel5108]

ugh, No Windex? No WD-40? Nah! Imma pass!

[@daveshondel5108]

All of these wonderful Analgesic decongestants are available on Amazon!

[@joecooksey4331]

Retired RN here. I was working ICU once back in the early 90's and the cardiologist came in along with the anesthesiologist. The patient needed a cardioversion. The cardiologist told a story of a big dude, years ago, who he was performing the same procedure on using only Valium. After about the 3rd shock the guy rose up in the bed and said if you do that one more time I am going to whip someone's ass. Times have changed.

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Oh jeez, yeah I use propofol for cardioversions and haven't had any of my patients threaten physical harm...!

[@jamssnana4084]

Oh my God!! I can just see the faces in the operating room!! 😆

[@jamssnana4084]

@Engelbert Humperdinck Michael Jackson killed Michael Jackson. He just used Propofol as his weapon of choice.

[@helloyall4355]

@Engelbert Humperdinck 0Yep and he killed himself. We call it the Michael Jackson Juice in the medical field.

[@dravakian]

I've had 4 cardioversions 2 were propofol/ketamine (the first time was a really interesting experience .. the second I had a really bad reemergence episode). The other 2 were propofol/fentanyl .. no problems at all there, it's a pretty good combination for cardioversions I'd say.

[@grammajo1889]

After having had far too many surgeries, I can say the anesthesiologist is the most important person working with the surgeon. If he does a good job you have a successful experience. Everyone is afraid of being that one person who is paralyzed but experiencing the whole surgery and can’t tell anyone. Only once did I wake up and see them working on my foot.

[@jeffmoore9794]

Hello 👋 what a lovely profile photo you have here how’s the weather there with you?

[@AT-yj8gl]

@@jeffmoore9794 lOL

[@MuMu-fu7qe]

Yikes, I recently saw a video of a young woman explaining her experience of being conscious but paralyzed during surgery. She has pretty severe PTSD now.

[@Love02121]

Or she **

[@sueblood7793]

Once is enough.

[@CeraisianAlchemist]

As somebody who does medical-based stories, this is extremely helpful for accuracy in writing anesthesia-focused scenes. Thank you so much for making this.

[@deatheater6222]

i hope that none of those stories involve komaeda as the doctor

[@CeraisianAlchemist]

@@deatheater6222 OMG HOW DID YOU KNOW!

[@deatheater6222]

@@CeraisianAlchemist pfp

[@CeraisianAlchemist]

@@deatheater6222 That was sarcasm hun. But yes, I do want Nagito as my doctor. Don't care if it's weird.

[@deatheater6222]

@@CeraisianAlchemist you cant read sarcasm through text

[@musman9853]

Would be cool to see a video on anesthetic emergencies and how to treat them , like malignant hyperthermia and dantrolene as an example

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Thanks for the idea, I will consider this for a future video!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Thyroid storm from hyperthyroidism can be an emergency, but it's a different one from a patient who has malignant hyperthermia (also can be an emergency).

[@AJohnson0325]

The main thing is to remove the offending agent (succinylcholine or volatile anesthetics), turn up your gas flows above minute ventilation, 100% oxygen, increase minute ventilation, and get the danteoline in. 2.5 per kilo initially. It has to be mixed with a pretty large amount of sterile water 60 ml and you’ll need multiple vials so you’ll need people dedicated just to mixing it. I’d put in an a-line and get an ABG with electrolytes because the patient is probably hyperkalemic and you’ll have to treat that too. CaCl, insulin, d50, etc. One of the first things you should do is GET HELP and if you’re in an outpatient center call 911 early. pack the groin and axilla with ice. That pretty much covers most of the things that would kill the pt. I believe some protocols also call for placing charcoal filters but if you have removed the vaporizer and increased fresh gas flow above minute ventilation then the chances of rebreathing a significant amount of vapor is pretty low

[@sonicseriesfunny2795]

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[@davidsoto4394]

@@MaxFeinsteinMD excellent video.

[@TheOpinionatedYouTuber]

I absolutely love how detailed your descriptions are and that it doesn’t seem like you’ve filtered your content in any way. Thank you for explaining the anesthesia process.

[@lisamorrison4636]

I already did my anaes rotation but love watching your videos to jog my memory

[@emilyliu185]

Currently in my anesthesiology elective and your videos are incredibly helpful! Thanks so much!!

[@danmcguire7728]

TOP NOTCH info Max! This is the exact information that I have been longing for and wondering about since I have had so many back surgeries and my EMS background. WOW! A lot to know and you seem to have it all in your head/mind, which is a good thing...umm, not the meds in your mind, but the knowledge.

[@serenawalter-steiner775]

I am so glad I came across this channel. I have surgery tomorrow and being a bit of a control freak, these videos are really helping. Thank you!

[@jessicawhitley2131]

Thanks Max I am a PACU RN, very quick informative video that kept my attention and I learned a lot!

[@sherrydawson6253]

Dang I had no clue there was so much u have to learn in anesthesia the whats whens and how. So u guys not only need to know reg meds but also the more serious stuff! WOW! 🤗

[@Danielle024]

I'm a recovery room nurse and loved this video!

[@jihaddghaim2490]

This is the exact information that I have been longing for and wondering about since I have had so many back surgeries and my EMS background. WOW! A lot to know and you seem to have it all in your head/mind, which is a good thing...umm, not the meds in your mind, but the knowledge.

[@muzzamiladnan6048]

HI Max, I have watched your video so many times before and its really helped ma lot in understanding the Anesthesia drug administration and other information relating to it. I am actually a marketer inotroducing these Anesthetic drugs to our doctors here and i believe its necessary first to have basic understanding about these products. Its really very good to learn so many useful things.

[@dreadheadRedd77]

I’m trying to mentally prepare myself for surgery on Friday. This video was very helpful to help me understand what I could possibly be given. It doesn’t help that I have extreme anxiety so I’m trying to look at everything and I would say this was one of the most informative videos I’ve watched. Thank you so much.

[@oliviam8080]

Thank you very much for this video. I find it super interesting! I had surgery a few months ago and I became really interested in medicine and anesthesia. Have a great day! :)

[@SassMaster531]

This video was fascinating! Thank you for giving us an overview of what goes into your job. Without anesthesia, surgery wouldn’t be possible!

[@musicbeachdance]

This is the most helpful summary and appllication of general anesthetics! We are covering this in pharmacology right now. Thank you!

[@sugamama5251]

I had a hip arthroscopy and I literally had every level of anesthetic. I had sedation, skin numbing(local), an epidural (CNS regional), nerve block (PNS regional), then they knocked me out for the big shibang (general). I saw the prescription orders in my records and was amazed to see how much goes into making surgery as comfy and safe as possible.

[@bianchini1809]

So interesting! I've been under conscious sedation once (horrendous experience with the amnesia afterwards) and general anesthesia twice now which went much more smoothly thankfully despite a delayed emergence. I've always wondered how anesthesiologists choose what drugs to use. Thanks!

[@kthewhite7453]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've had surgery 3 times with General Anesthesia and I've always been curious about how they do it exactly. Very fascinating!

[@WOLFITTIPS]

I just would like to say thank you for your videos. I always have had an interest in medicine especially after working as an IT contractor at several hospitals. I recently had a heart cath and stent placed and while I was terrified going in watching several of your videos beforehand put me at ease. Thank you for all you do.

[@sartoriusrock]

I’ve been under general anesthesia 4 times for reconstructive surgery. The first 2 times, I had such bad nausea that the medical staff were worried about my wrenching causing my stitches to pop! Thank goodness, I had Zofran (Ondansetron) for surgeries 3 and 4; I was completely comfortable when waking up from those

[@CaitieB518]

I found this video super interesting especially given the fact that I had surgery last week (local anesthesia with sedation). I got a copy of my anesthesia report and many of the same medications you mentioned were used (Midazolam, Fentanyl, Propofol, Lidocaine, and Zofran). I was so glad that I didn’t feel sick from the anesthesia as I did after a previous surgery. Little did I know that it’s probably because of the Zofran. Love these videos. They are very interesting!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@praveensarode3211]

Pls link Instagram account

[@coffeemakerbottomcracked]

@@praveensarode3211 Dude thats quite creepy.

[@starfishgurl1984]

This is absolutely fascinating information, after a surgery once my grandfather had a really hard time coming out of his paralyzed state in recovery like he should’ve and thus was still “asleep” for far longer afterwards as if his body wasn’t properly ridding the medication from his system like it was supposed to and I often wondered why until now. Crazy balance/dance you have to do with the timing that I’m sure it’s never always perfect when things arise that complicate it, wow!

[@gailatwater4859]

This is exactly what I was looking for- put me at ease prior to an upcoming surgery.

[@roan33]

I just went under general anesthesia for the first time yesterday. I watched your videos the day before just to get a better idea of what to expect and to be less anxious about it. Thank you! It definitely helped. The last thing i remember about that operation was the anesthesiologist going "ok, anesthesia is starting now." and I woke up about an hour and a half later. Your videos are pretty cool, I'll continue watching :) Thanks again.

[@georgemysilicontherapybaby2902]

I’m in the U.K. and due to go into hospital in 4 weeks for a cardiac catheter. I’m a congenital heart patient. So have had meany surgeries over my 39 years. I have always had a huge fear of general anaesthetic. Your videos are extremely informative and very easy to understand.

[@JOHNNYW70]

Thank you Max for explaining General Anesthesia it really helped me ease my fears of going under for the first time

[@ricarenado]

As an engineer I find fascinating watching your videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, Dr. Feinstein. Kudos from Brazil!

[@HughByrom]

You’re a smart young man, I wish more young men would strive to achieve the skills you now possess. I just had one of your colleuges put me under for 5.5hrs at North Central Surgical Center, Dallas, Tx. I think your creating these videos help educate the public and helps you to stay on your game. God Bless,

[@claudio9932]

Excellent video. I am a boarded veterinary anesthesiologist who uses IV lidocaine since the 80s. I thought it wasn’t used in human patients anymore. I am glad it is still in use :)

[@margueritehatok5557]

This information is fascinating. I've had several surgeries. I like to learn as much as I can about everything done to me. I never realized there were so many medications to put someone under. I really enjoy your channel. Thanks for teaching us It truly is fascinating.

[@tpraba15]

I am a senior anaesthetist and I really appreciate the way he talks about all GA drugs. Keep up the good work. Well done

[@Saint_Ann]

Great video! A few weeks after surgery, be sure to request an itemized statement of all hospital and surgical charges. Not only will you get a list of all the drugs and doses you were given during surgery you will also know the cost.

[@muntacamil1463]

Very Simple and Enlightening. Thanks Dr. Max........🙏🏻

[@Firedog9100]

Hey Doc, My All time favorite educator/ speaker was a friend by the name of Scotty Bolleter (at the time with San Antonio Airlife)... He did a talk (think Ted Talk) at a Texas EMS conference in the late 90’s called (appropriately) “Comfortably Numb.” It was a class on Pre-hospital anesthesia and at the time we (a few of the attendees) thought we were advanced using both short and long acting paralytics, Sux, (RSI) Roc, Pancuronium... along side amnesiacs (Versed) and anti-emetics... I worked as a Paramedic both ground based and air based on fixed and rotor wing aircraft. While it has been years since I’ve pushed any meds, your down to earth delivery and fore-sight explanations hit home and I’m enjoying the videos you make... I just had a procedure done and was giving the anesthesia Doc a hard time... The new (to me) nasal cannula with the tab that covered my upper lip and hung into my mouth, was hooked to a monitor for respiration’s and I asked if an old fashioned mirror (fogging with expirations) was too much to ask for... lol ... I didn’t care for the tab... until she started the Propofol... Then I didn’t care about anything... What strikes me is compared to even only 40 years ago (my original knee surgery), I can/did have a knee replacement outpatient or at the most one overnight stay... (I have an extensive cardiac hx) with little pain, (even at home) no grogginess, no anxiety, no nausea.... Medical marvels and amazing professionals such as you and your colleagues across the country are improving patient care in amazing leaps and bounds... Thank You...

[@AngelesSergio]

Currently in CRNA school and love your videos!!! 🙌🏽 super helpful!!

[@danasessions9252]

You always explain things so clearly that it really helps those of us not in the medical profession but having procedures and curious about this component. Why do some patients have such a hard time coming out from anesthesia?

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

I appreciate that! What you're describing is a phenomenon called delayed emergence, which can be due to factors related to medications that interfere with cognitive function, or occasionally (and unfortunately) neurologic deficits that develop during surgery. There are many other reasons but these are the ones that come to mind first.

[@danasessions9252]

@@MaxFeinsteinMD Thank you!

[@NikkieRoxxx]

...or they might be part-horse tough cooks.... 200m+ barely touched me for a Tietze syndrome attack... took me 23 shots to numb me for a root canal before my dental practice started using osteocentral anæsthesia; and 10x the FSH dosis for Ivf, Just found 5 eeggs but i have the cutest, sweetest kid :)

[@Eric_B_59]

Thank you sir. Most educational to say the least. Very well done.

[@jamesmulroy4919]

Had my hip replaced in the Philippines. Before going into the OR the anesthesiologist said you're the biggest guy I ever had to work with. 12 hours later I woke up in the recovery room.

[@dubhtail]

Has surgery today after rupturing my patellar tendon. Because of your videos I was able to make a better informed choice when selecting what to use and what questions to ask. Told her about you too! All is well, I am already home.

[@janetpace8352]

Thank you for making this video! As a perioperative nurse, it was extremely helpful in understanding what medications induce, maintain and emerge a patient from anesthesia. This is something that you don't learn in perioperative nurse training.

[@donnadifulco9265]

I am a lay person and found this very interesting! Thanks to all the doctors that help keep us safe on the O.R. table!

[@jeffmoore9794]

Hello 👋

[@lootleo4022]

Gosh I wish I had the sense enough to pay attention in school because this is amazing and helping people to get through surgery is fascinating!

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

This is so interesting as a layman. I just had spinal surgery and my anaesthesiologist was amazing. He made me laugh, he calmed me down, he answered all my questions and I had zero anxiety before he put me to sleep. All whilst he was sorting the medications and administrating these, he tried his best to make sure I was ok and assured me that he was going to look after me no matter what. Its amazing how impactful their job is.

[@joegiordano112]

Great information. Very interesting and informative. Thanks Dr.!

[@paulamucinga118]

Thank you for your informative videos. You seem such a humble man. God bless you!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

I appreciate that!

[@karilynnguzowski7565]

This guy rocks!!!!! I wish I could have him for every procedure! Very very smart and he knows his job.

[@johnnyc.holmes4251]

Wow you are a gift to humanity my friend. I can tell by your enthusiasm that you truly love your chosen field. I have a friend who was a successful anesthesiologist and he got hooked on drugs! I mean seriously hooked on drugs, he would bring a cardboard box full of vials of liquid cocaine home with him. He started getting sloppy in the operating room and the surgeons noticed it and called him out they also blocked him from practicing. They had an intervention for physicians that had become drug dependent and he successfully Completed the program but within four months was worse than he ever was and subsequently was sentenced to two years in prison for a variety

[@Lunashine1213]

As someone who requires surgery pretty often your knowledge and teaching us has me feeling so much more safe during these procedures as I'm put to sleep. Thank you for your hard work 😄

[@jeffmoore9794]

Hello 👋

[@LeAnnRimesFan11]

I’ve had 26 major surgeries. Zofran has been my best friend through it all

[@boomerang6130]

This guy is super smart. I could never become a doctor like this but I am glad there are smarter ppl who can.

[@GalenCop9]

Thanks for posting Max, much appreciated. I will be having a hernia repair done soon and your information is quite helpful and informative!

[@donroynapoles4269]

very interesting. I hope you can make a video of emergency cases that usually happens during surgery and how to counteract it :)

[@Ro.Lin13]

This was such a well detailed video Dr. Max! You've been keeping anesthesiology at the top of my consideration list for medical school! I can't wait!!!!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

[Chants] Do it, do it, do it

[@Ro.Lin13]

@@MaxFeinsteinMD I’m strongly considering it honestly! Your perspective of things has really given me some helpful insight. Keep up the great videos 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@Ro.Lin13 I tried to go to college to be a Anesthesiologist but It was gonna be to hard for me because of my cerebral palsy, I’m 31

[@Ro.Lin13]

@@darriontunstall3708 “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again”. Don’t lose sight of the goal brotha, I’m sure there’s a way for you. We’ll probably be collaborating over a case one day, you never know 💪🏾

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@Ro.Lin13 ok I’ll keep trying and

[@patspencer5649]

Thanks for sharing this. I've had a few surgeries with success in anestesia intervention. I never really understood all the moving parts. Thanks for educating.

[@danronck3636]

Thanks again for this great Video🤝🔥🔥🔥

[@paneraipanerai3131]

Med student here in Canada interested in anesthesia. It would be great if you can give us an idea of what you do preoperatively and postoperatively. Perhaps give us a hypothetical case you'd be assigned and the protocol you'd run through. I was wondering if there was any diagnostics and critical care associated with anesthesia and how frequent youd encounter this. Perhaps represented through a case? Keep up the great vids!!

[@DanielSRosehill]

Amazing video. Satisfied my curiosity about one of the most fascinating practices in modern medicine. Will feel much more at peace should I need the services of this amazing profession in the future!

[@debbiepoole1409]

I really enjoyed seeing these. With all the surgeries I have had now I have an idea what goes on instead of just waking up and it’s “magically “ over.

[@BrandyJButts]

I have a surgery coming up and watching your videos help me get a better understanding of what to except when going under. Thank you for your content 😁 Very educational and entertaining!

[@purplgrits7916]

Excellent video

[@georgebangura676]

Thank you so much for this video! It's short and hits a lot of important points, especially for medical students!

[@eranshachar9954]

I was always interested that when I go thru general anesthesia that the doctor will explain to me about what drugs he uses and how much of anything he gives me. I have been thru general anesthesia several times now and woke up totally fine. I guess the main thing to worry about is the amount of what you give not only what. It has to be super accurate. I am not trying to become such a doctor myself I am just a science and chemistry lover, ironically despite not being strong in math to which I use calculator if I need there is no shame in it. Thank you doctor Max, you gave me the answer no doctor will have the time or patience to give normally.

[@alexpeguero38]

Used to be interested in anesthesia as a nurse. But decided to become an np. It still interests me and thank you for this informative video. Would love to know how you adapt your medication preference by the type of surgery?

[@vaibhav1374]

Good work doctor😊

[@darrenfenoglio199]

As a patient that has had many many surgeries... I really appreciated this video...

[@Heli4213]

Though I am not in a medical field this is super interesting. I keep watching these videos and I love the way this guy explained Everything. I'm not in the field but I've always found anesthesia a very interesting field and have always been fascinated by it.

[@nathanas64]

I recently had a colonoscopy screen and was given propofol by an anesthesiologist. I was impressed how quickly I recovered from the propofol. A few minutes after awakening, I was able to dress and walk on my own without grogginess. Amazing medication. In the past I was given something else and was sedated for the rest of the day. This is a huge advance in this field I think.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

I wasn't that out of it when I had mine. I was completely conscious and aware. So much that I watched it all on a screen in front of. The doctor did a sightseeing tour in a very entertaining/ funny way. I couldn't feel a thing but remember a surreal yet positive experience.

[@irishpatti3152]

I have worked many, many years in the OR as a RN. I always thought a successful surgery was like a perfected dance. We all work together and get the best and safe outcome. I really enjoy your enthusiasm!

[@PaulApplegate]

Just a quick thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. I learn something watching every video..

[@XSemperIdem5]

I was the one non-psych major who took a psychopharmacology course for fun in grad school because I didn't want to miss the opportunity to take it along with the neuropsychology courses. (😅 Even the psych majors looked at me like I was a weirdo when I said I was taking the course for fun.) So I love the educational component of your videos. I end up nodding along, remembering information I learned years ago. I've always had an interest in the medical field, especially emergency medicine and pharmacology so I learn whatever I can purely for the sake of learning. Plus I hate not knowing or understanding something, especially in a medical emergency if I'm the patient so at least having some knowledge would hopefully be reassuring... as long as you keep both Zofran and Reglan far away from me 😅

[@ljr3061]

Interesting comparison from veterinary medicine. We use a lot of alpha 2 adrenergic agonists and no paralytics (most general small animal clinics don’t have ventilators).

[@robertkreamer7522]

Most important team member they put you to sleep and wake you up the waking up part is key ….5 surgeries and I always want them to know all my potential issues this is one person you never hide anything from

[@pbdye1607]

Yeah, this is why in the West Wing ep where Bartlett got shot, the First Lady briefed the anesthesiologist on his MS, because he needed to know that to properly manage his regimen.

[@alliward6040]

Hey Max, I love your videos! I started watching out of interest because I had a couple previous surgeries and was curious and am now hooked! 😊 I just wanted to say hi and that you’re doing an amazing job!

[@raybeavers3123]

Great detailed video and so knowledgeable about every drug given from surgery START until SURGERY IS FINISHED. Thank You Dr Feinstein, for sharing this valuable information to us. I am scheduled for a Total Right Reverse Shoulder Replacement soon and was thinking about the sequence of meds given to put patients to sleep. Unfortunately, I had to have 4 Rotator Cuff Surgeries in 2023, due to my Blood Thinner meds, that were causing my Rotator Cuffs to Deteriorate as well as my tendons and ligaments. FYI Take Good Care and Stay Safe my Friend! Great Job! 👏👍🤗🇺🇸🫡🙏🙏

[@wythetrumpet6419]

If I have to go under the knife, I hope the doc that puts me under is as knowledgeable and skilled as you are! Thanks for the video!

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Very kind of you to say.

[@DCTexas22]

Most of us are. Good job on the video max,

[@ThRandomGamerReal]

This video is so informative and neat! I was wondering, since you use an opioid, are there special procedures for someone with a current/past opioid addiction?

[@douglassorge6235]

Great how to guidance presentation for do it yourselfers. With this information anyone can practice anesthesiology.

[@aircavmedic]

RN-OR, highly educational, well presented, for levels of anesthesia & pharmokinetics. Thank you

[@laurmichelle9560]

I’m really amazed and grateful you mentioned briefly how anesthesiologists must carefully consider the drugs given to patients with a prolonged QT interval. I have very severe Gastroparesis and have a surgical J tube for nutrition and a G tube for venting (requiring anesthesia every 3 months for tube change procedures) but also have congenital Long QT Syndrome, thus complicating the process of procedures and surgeries for me. Vomiting from Gastroparesis affects my electrolytes and potassium levels as well, so anesthesia safety is a major issue for my team to work with. Long QT is not discussed too often and there are still many who have no idea what it is, so I just wanted to say I appreciated hearing it in this video. ☺️

[@davidsoto4394]

Excellent video.

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Appreciate that! Always happy to see your comments

[@mailyn_15]

He's so smart. Love this channel. Great Anesthesiologist! 👍 I'd love for him my Anesthesiologist for my future surgeries that I do have coming

[@billkea7224]

I learned more from your video than I have from any of the several anesthesiologist I have had. Some talked down to me if I start asking questions.

[@golosky3]

That was really helpful! thanks Max! I'm prepping for my 2 anesthesia rotations in the next few months and this will definitely help me in the OR on electives

[@DCTexas22]

Ask about the use of lidocaine infusions for opiate free anesthesia techniques. How often are they used, and how well do they work at reducing narcotic needs. They’re often used in combination with neuraxial blockade for a balanced technique.

[@BLK2000]

Thanks 4 the breakdown doc. My son is due to have a eye op soon, and so I like to find out abit more about it all. :)

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Best of luck!

[@jamssnana4084]

Hope all goes well with your son.

[@BLK2000]

@@jamssnana4084 thank you, hes 6, and so brave x

[@carlahead5072]

Thank you so much for sharing this video as it was very educational and informative Doctor!!! Wish there were more educational medical videos as good as yours. I’ve underwent several numerous surgeries and was always given Propofol as induction drug and also given it in my colonoscopy and upper endoscopy . My nurse gave me lidocaine before administering the propofol “ often referred to as “Milk of Amnesia”. Why does Propofol burn going in the vein and my 2nd question is why does it cause O2 stats to fall? Mine drops to the mid to upper 80s? I highly respect your profession as we need more honest ,caring anesthesiologists like you. Thank you so much

[@sassytassy582]

This video is amazing! You are so smart and such a good speaker, thank you !

[@lohphat]

Ugh. I have unpredictable reactions with benzos. My eye surgeon gave me Versed (midazolam) and it didn't work. I recalled details of the proceedure AND the conversation between the staff wile the procedure was going on. I also have a horrible reaction to naloxone -- severe nausea and migrane. In general my body does not like opioids either -- they make me nauseated and jittery. I'm really boring at parties too.

[@bentaylor2519]

great content, thanks for the great videos! I have always been curious about pain and how humans manage. For example, watching game of thrones or documentaries about regimes in other countries and seeing all the torture and physical pain they seem to survive through, I just wonder if that is possible or do humans begin to suffer irreversible damage (psychological, brain or physiological) at a certain level of pain? or does the body go back to normal once the pain stops? do you use the same class of meds that a pain management doctor would use? seems like anesthesia is more about preventing pain, and pain management is about managing chronic pain, but they seem similar. I saw a netflix show recently about a serial killer in asia back in the 70s. he seemed to use a paralytic drug, given orally (like a pill) and the person would be awake, conscious, but paralyzed. he would rob them and throw them in the ocean in that state. I have to imagine that would be horrible. I also hear horrible stories about people waking up during surgery, but I am not sure if that is true. or the anesthetic never fully takes and the patient goes out, but stays conscious somehow? I dunno, maybe those are just urban myths, but that also sounds frightening, but then i hear that in brain surgery, the patient has to be awake, so how is that possible, lol....sorry for the rambling comments!

[@river8760]

You would be an excellent teacher in your field. Very interesting info. so well presented.

[@lania3717]

I'm studying for the CAPA (Certified Ambulatory PeriAnesthesia) certification. I've been a perianesthesia RN for 12 years and this video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@bluesv1k]

I had three surgeries within 6 months where I was under general anesthesia. After that, I had memory issues for about a year. As a professor of statistics at a business school, these memory issues caused me to forget the meaning of important concepts. It was unpredictable, I would get to a word like regression and “get hung up” and often would struggle getting through the topic. Now, about 5 years later, my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy and I decided to postpone the procedure until after December because I am teaching a class (retired now work as adjunct). I will get my colonoscopy in the spring when I am not teaching.

[@alexstrauss5264]

benzodiazapenes cause brain damage when used for prolonged amounts.

[@MiruyaChan]

I hope you've informed your doctors of these complications! You could be allergic to something or neurologically predisposed to certain risks!

[@dhamme0292]

You get what we called Intra op awareness

[@JohnnyCNote]

Yo Max, you’re videos are very interesting! They make me glad I didn’t choose to be an anesthesiologist. That said, I've had the dubious privilege of having been under GA for at least 15 times, many for eye surgery, but also 2 major orthopedic operations. Both involved the insertion of screws and other related hardware into my left ankle (fracture) and right foot (osteoarthritis). The ankle procedure people used some sort of gas that left me feeling like I'd been breathing through an exhaust pipe. The foot surgery was more recent, and instead they used a nerve block and milk of amnesia (aka propofol). I agreed to it with the assurance that I be completely oblivious to the whole ordeal. It worked, thankfully. Is there a trend toward using propofol and nerve blocks in anesthesia these days? Another thing that seems to have been phased out is the use of a preop medication like demerol, etc. They haven’t used it for me in a long time. I found it preferable as it relieved anxiety, plus made for a pleasant buzz. I’m hoping my days of surgery are behind me, but who knows? Unfortunately, not all of the anesthesiologists were as informative as you…

[@rebeccasmith8110]

Milk of Amnesia. 😂😂😂

[@JohnnyCNote]

@@rebeccasmith8110 Unfortunately, I can’t claim the expression as one my own.…

[@stevenfarrell6049]

Great information. Thank you for your time and expertise.

[@mdye8748]

M3 here interested in anesthesiology, thank you for explaining this so well before I start rotating!

[@thewhittakers3536]

June is Myasthenia Gravis Awareness month. Could you do a video on the additional considerations that should be made? I know you have heard of Myasthenia.

[@MaxFeinsteinMD]

Indeed I am very familiar with Myasthenia Gravis! There are a number of important anesthetic considerations for patients with MG, particularly around the use (or not) of paralytic agents. Thanks for the video idea -- I will see about making one!