When you forget this before surgery.. 💉

[@FlubberGamer]

Also let the doctors/anesthesiologists know if you smoke cannabis, it’s been known to cause a sort of tolerance to some anesthetic drugs. You don’t want to be unable to move but fully able to feel while being operated on, so be honest about your drug use when it comes to surgery.

[@DennisHeenan]

My doctor has known about me smoking since 12 Y.O.

[@alexandriaelwell1780]

I do not believe that at all! Not only am I a daily smoker but I smoke at least an ounce a week. I've been put under anesthesia a few times and although I've been very afraid but I will still be awake when they do the surgery the last time was so bad they knocked me out before they ever took me to the surgery room. The surgery before I remember going into the room moving onto the bed and freaking out letting them know I wasn't asleep they all laughed and it said of course you're not you're still talking to us that was the last thing I remember.

[@Username0467]

@@alexandriaelwell1780They typically give you more without your knowledge. The whole "waking up paralyzed" is inaccurate for most cases.

[@tommys234]

Only smoking or any form of cannabis?

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

@@tommys234 you should tell your doctor if you’re smoking anything. any drug any controlled substance alcohol anything of that nature you should tell your doctor

[@toururururururu]

How do I know if I'm allergic if I've never been under anesthesia

[@jojogurl83021]

My exact thoughts,👍

[@Leenylulu95]

You don't, but if your blood pressure starts to drop etc, 02 not getting in they'll suspect it and give you adrenaline

[@toururururururu]

@@Leenylulu95 got my wisdom teeth removed yesterday and idk what's wrong about other people but I was awake and aware as soon as I woke up in that wheel chair I ate a whole thing of ice cream and I didn't sleep when I got home till night time

[@proanimaluver6487]

​@@toururururururu don't suck thru straws don't smoke. Dry sockets hurt

[@toururururururu]

@@proanimaluver6487 I some how don't have dry socket and I disobeyed almost all the rules I gently sucked through a straw ate hard acidic foods and didn't rest

[@isatoro77]

I told my doctor REPEATEDLY that Im allergic to pencillin and he didn’t communicate it to the anesthesiologist. I almost died. Recuperating was rough. My body went through trauma.

[@anshumankakralia7542]

Who the fuck were those docs? Did you due the hospital?

[@froggie010]

Sue them

[@lizxu322]

I smell lawsuit Practically free money

[@Skenjin]

I always get to talk to my anesthesiologist beforehand

[@JessiexXxX]

That happened to my mom too in like the mid or late 90s. She was cleaning a vase in the sink and it shattered with her hand inside. It cut her wrist so bad it went through tendons and was just awful. Anyway when she went to the hospital she told them she was allergic to penicillin and then “mistakenly” gave it to her anyway. Not only did she have a massive wound on her wrist but she had an allergic reaction also. When she finally made it home she couldn’t move her neck for like a week, it was terrible.

[@AsmodeusDHare]

Regretably sometimes that doesn't work. my file said Lidocaine is prohibited: Allergic reaction. I came to in agony because they used it to numb my sutures. So now whenever I have to go under or get any work done, I write on the bodypart they want "No LIdocaine! Allergic!! Verboten!!

[@jessicasoto6213]

That happened to my grandpa. He died while they were performing some lung surgery. He was allergic to anesthesia, he apparently told the doctors, but they gave it to him anyway. Knowing this, my grandpa didn't really care, he said he'd die either way

[@myrasvlogs787]

Aww 🙁

[@wafflesoftheburnt1123]

Chad grandpa “I’ll die either way”

[@kaylabrownell1268]

I know my bestie isn't allergic to anesthesia but I always let everyone medical care provider that she's insanely allergic to penicillin, I'm an emergency contact for her, it's always good to know your loved ones allergies you never know when you'll be picked as an emergency contact.

[@annabenedetti9699]

Penicillin! She should be wearing a medical bracelet. Seriously. Anybody who downplays that…do not trust them.

[@sukasuru]

unrelated, but your cat pfp captivates me... thats a floofer alright

[@Cyntaria]

@@annabenedetti9699 anybody who downplays that should have their registration removed and be investigated for intentional harm. There's no way in hell it's negligence. This is why we ask for allergies. It's so we don't kill someone. We wouldn't ask about allergies if we weren't going to take them seriously. In Australia, you get a white hospital bracelet. If you have any food or medication allergies, you get a red bracelet and it's the first thing you see on their patient profile whether it's paper or digital (I've worked in public and private hospitals that have one or the other). You can't miss an allergy here. I also use the emergency profile function on my phone so if I'm unconscious, paramedics can see my allergies, medications and chronic health conditions as well as my emergency contact When I needed antibiotics as a precaution as the surgery I had was on my veins, I told them I'm allergic to cephaclor so they avoided that entire antibiotic family and I told them I might be allergic to penicillin, we don't know if it was my infection at the time or penicillin that caused the rash and I think I've taken it once since then. They avoided it just in case.

[@LilaWeiss]

my aunt had to get catheterization for her heart a few days ago and had warned them she’s deadly allergic to the contrast dye but they still used it… it caused her heart rate to go up and down and she was very weak. they had to put her in a medically induced coma and she’s still in one. its very sad because this could’ve been avoided if the doctors listened. all she needed was an aortic valve replacement this is not how it should be. shes in columbia hospital right now im really upset and really angry UPDATE: shes been out of the hospital for a few months now they stabelized her enough for open heart surgery and shes doing great she graduated OT and PT and she posts on instagram a lot she also texts me and my sisters sometimes

[@evilsharkey8954]

Your family has a good case for medical malpractice if that’s true.

[@LilaWeiss]

it’s true all right.. shes better now, she got her aortic valve replaced and she has graduated OT and PT! i saw her for lunch a few weeks ago she wae very happy to see me, my dad, my mom, and my sisters :) i don’t think we’re going to sue

[@evilsharkey8954]

@@LilaWeiss You should still file a complaint. That’s a very serious mistake, and they need to drill it into people’s heads that they MUST pay attention to patients’ allergies.

[@kremepye3613]

Absolutely sue

[@indrakurniadi2012]

SUE THEM RIGHT NOW !!!

[@heidi5462]

Tell your anesthesiologist everything! They are the hero’s in that room doing all the magic!

[@kwizzlerz]

crazy thing to say about the anesthesiologist in an OR

[@sandrasheets9185]

Your so very right. I'm having surgery this Friday I'm making a little list to hand them with all meds I'm on and every allergy.

[@SilverAuntie]

​@@sandrasheets9185I just saw this post, and realized you are post-surgery now. I hope everything went well! I wanted to say how smart it was for you to write it all down to give to the OR personnel. You should keep a copy in your wallet or, as I do, keep it on your phone. I have a memo app, and it comes in quite handy. I can update it easily, and can show it to whoever needs it. And, you even did one better! You listed your allergies. I'm gonna get on that right now!🤓🤓

[@alicewistrand210]

I was told I had a little problem once while under anesthesia but the doctor wouldn’t elaborate and it’s not documented anywhere so I could pass the info on! That burns me.

[@Efhgi]

Same to me it wasnt a little problem he said he wasnt sure exactly which one made me so sick and not to worry i never want to go through that again i had always done well until the last time

[@DefectiveDictionary777]

​@@cer2299"See, while we were cleaning one of the pipes in your car, it turns out the chemicals were corroding the interior. Not to worry, though, they still work... Probably." "Do you know what chemical it was?" "Yes, but it's fine. You don't need to know."

[@sarahe7515]

I didn’t realize that I was allergic to Toradol until a nurse pointed out that I vomit and spiked fevers exactly 8 minutes after taking it after my first postpartum. My face also swelled up 15 mins later and itched even after the anesthesia itch disappeared. It was weird and we stopped it. I felt better. Second time they changed my meds. Third child the nurse looked so lost. They blamed everything in epic since they switched systems. It was pathetic. My point is you don’t know until you take it. Some medical staff treat you like you are a unicorn or liar when you tell them you are allergic.

[@Ruthbaby175]

Just remember the surgeon's job is to fix you. The anesthesiologist’s job is to keep you alive. Be honest with the anesthesiologist!

[@Sonns7900]

Always tell them if you have asthma as well

[@goldilockz6517]

Why?

[@Sonns7900]

@@goldilockz6517 Because when they put you under general anesthesia it can set off an asthma attack and they need to have those medications on hand and close by if you do have one. It happened to me and I told the anaesthetist I had asthma but it didn't normally affect me so they didn't have the medication right there.

[@goldilockz6517]

@@Sonns7900 this is really good to know! Thanks for explaining. I’ve never had major surgery but if I do I’ll certainly tell them about my asthma

[@lorrainedubzak6654]

Even if you think it might be something stupid. They need to know. It might save your life. Anesthesia is not a joke. I have asthma and, I am also allergic to soy products. Some anesthesia contains soy. I didn’t know this until I was having hand surgery. I listed my known allergies and, the anesthesiologist was questioning me in my allergies and, meds at the time. He thanked me for letting him know about the soy and, that’s when I found out that it’s in some anesthesia. He said that’s important for me to list this anytime I have any procedures done that I will need anesthesia. BTW people. Don’t wear perfume or cologne to a surgery center. Your stink triggers a reaction in asthmatics. I was turned away from a endoscopy because of wheezing. I had to use my inhaler because of the wheezing and, someone’s over use of perfume.

[@chabad91819]

How could ANYONE NOT tell you they’re allergic to ANYTHING you guys give, at least FIVE of you guys ask us this before the procedure!

[@lissakterra6467]

Lol. I have sort of the opposite problem. I have to tell everyone that I'm allergic to gas anasthesia when we all know I might not be. Malignant Hyperthermia runs in the family and I haven't had the test approved yet so my surgeon marked it in huge red letters all over my file, gave me two red wristbands for it and actually advised that we write it on my face mask and to tell literally every single hospital worker I see the day of surgery. That's cool with me, I'd like to survive and still have functional kidneys for a few more years.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I agree with you! I’m not allergic to propfol, I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist

[@orangesnowflake3769]

I also have cerebral palsy :)

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@orangesnowflake3769 ok do you drive

[@orangesnowflake3769]

@@darriontunstall3708 I don't

[@orangesnowflake3769]

@Darrion Tunstall I also live in the UK and thankfully a place where I don't need to drive because there is good public transport

[@darriontunstall3708]

@@orangesnowflake3769 ok I can’t drive because of my cerebral palsy, so I’m gonna get my all electric car and let other people drive it for me

[@flomicabowens461]

Thanks ❤ the information I needed to know, but what if you don’t know if you are allergic to something?

[@rickycunningham6368]

Tell them the allergies you know you have, allergies which are in the family etc so they can do the best they can , they'll usually pick up on any allergies tho whilst your under because they'd look at the body signs like tightness in chest low oxygen, rashes , hives , swelling of tounge abd lips , and they are trained to deal with them and any life threatening emergencies whilst your asleep at an advanced level but generally the more info you know the better really :)

[@monstwapushin2295]

I didn’t knew I was allergic to anesthesia, so when I had my first operation it took everyone by surprise, fortunately it wasn’t sever enough to put my life in risk but still it was really bad I was throwing up every hour even without eating anything (water for the most part) I had a rash, I was really dizzy as well as tired since I couldn’t sleep for more than two hours without throwing up and it even caused me THREE PANIC ATTACKS! And it lasted for THREE DAYS in which I could barely eat or have my meds, so unless you want to experience all that or maybe even worse, talk with your doctor to check a few days before your operation if you may be allergic to anesthesia it could save you a lot of pain (or even your life).

[@kimdontcare244]

that doesnt sounds like an allergic reaction at all (minus the rash) it sounds like u just dont tolerate anesthesia well...that doesnt mean you're allergic to it...many people are sick after waking up for while

[@RenABFF0]

⁠​⁠@@kimdontcare244a little bit of nausea is one thing, as is throwing up a few times, but only having water and still waking up every two hours to throw up plus having the rash make it sound like it’s tolerating anesthesia very well to the degree of it being an allergic reaction.

[@whitneythomas4404]

My girls have mitochondrial disease. I always always always tell the doctors to not use lactated ringers prior to surgery just to be safe.

[@themadmonkey5187]

Sounds like a peaceful way to go

[@titania145]

Agree, but sucks when one survives it

[@sandraspiteri7646]

I had back surgery. I told them how I respond to meds. After the surgery it took me 7 hours to wake me up. I need to find out what they gave me.

[@anoniukas]

No woner you woke up 7 hours after you back surgery. There are surgeries, where people are suspected to wake up not earlier, than 24 hours after the surgery and must stay at intensive care non less, than for a week.

[@anoniukas]

Ps., the information about what doctors did and which kind of medicine your doctors used should be in your medical discharge papers or/and in your health history.

[@sweetnsoft81]

I think it could have something to do with how long you were under. I had knee surgery and it look me forever to wake up, but it happens everytime for me. I think it is because I'm a redhead and they give redheads usually more anesthesia.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

@@sweetnsoft81They have to give you more anesthesia as studies have shown that redhead’s bodies react differently to anesthesia than the general population.

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

I doubt anything was amiss. Back surgery is serious stuff and far more complicated and extensive than other surgeries. My mom had spinal stenosis at age 80. She was seeing a new doctor who was pushing to do corrective surgery. My mom was a lifelong smoker, but was never honest with any of her doctors about how much she smoked. She was excited about getting her back corrected, but didn’t really understand how extensive the surgery was or how difficult recovery would be. I researched the topic thoroughly, but knew she wouldn’t listen to me regarding the dangers. So, I asked if I could go with her to her next (2nd to last) appointment before surgery. She agreed. As expected, the doctor kept talking about the amazing successes he had had with patients undergoing the surgery. Finally, I asked the age of the patients who he said fared so well. They were all in their 20s. 🙄 I then asked how many successful surgeries he’d had with patients in their 80s. He hadn’t done ANY! Then I asked how well patients that were smokers healed. He said he would do the surgery on a smoker because the back would never completely heal. He had never even screened her to see if she smoked!! Had I not stepped in and asked a few simple yet vital questions, she would have had the surgery and suffered fir the rest of her life! It’s very important to tell your doctors everything.

[@michaelkurtz1967]

Many times people do not know. And many doctors are similiar. Medications are using major allergens as fillers in over the counter stuff. Prescriptions are similiar.

[@kremepye3613]

I told my dental surgeon that local anesthesia doesn't fully work. And he didn't believe me and convinced me to take "the big boy option" and that my last surgery was just a one off, so i had two different wisdom extractions where i felt the nerves being worked on and the tooth being pulled. Numbed the gum mostly though. But wore off as quick as it came on. 11 needles.

[@mamamillwright458]

I clawed my face off after my doctor gave me hydrcodone. Told him I must be allergic. He said I was drug seeking. 😐

[@redrooster3420]

Ugh, I'm so sorry. Doctors assuming patients are drug seeking for no good reason and then writing off their needs is so frustrating and damaging :'( It happens far too often!

[@normallymute0131]

The doctor is the only person you should not lie to. Whether that be blatant falsehoods, half truths and lies of omission, they are here to make you better and they cannot do that if you don’t tell them exactly what they need to know

[@deborahasher176]

I've had sodium penathol 3 times. I know it's old school but I also know I'm not allergic to it. I stick with it thank you very much.

[@Mayurbhedru]

That is the most allergic so you probably don’t have any allergies.

[@Rina_Redfield]

​@@Mayurbhedrudifferent people have different allergies. One of the common ones I see in the comment section apparently has egg byproducts, and I'd never heard of egg allergies before, but that's apparently surprisingly common!

[@mallardtheduck406]

I am 44, that "used' to be the "go to" med for Anesthesia induction and maintenance.

[@cantaloupix9753]

Yeah this isn't to be messed around with. I went into an anyphalactic shock during a shunt replacement when I was 10, all because of a muscle relaxant they used to intubate to me, meaning I had no airway for a good moment. Took them an hour to stabilise me, and now my medical files are full of warnings all over.

[@MichelleGrondinGergich]

What if we tell them that we have an allergy, have a wrist label with that allergy listed, then they think I'm kidding and give me the anesthesia that has my allergen as one of the main ingredients, then deny that they knew I had that allergy when I had an anaphylactic reaction to it and woke up with a huge case of hives and telling my recovery nurse that I was struggling to breathe.

[@JFKismyhusband_]

I’m assuming there’s be cameras in the operating room whenever I got surgery I’m almost positive there was I know for my jaw one there was, so if you wanted to sue and needed a probable cause with evidence you would be able to

[@finchbird2419]

That's when you get a lawyer who will jump for joy at such an easy lawsuit

[@loumona76]

I fucking hate doctors

[@CatCat3428]

You sue.

[@reneefoster6991]

In the early 70's the only thing was used for surgery. Is ether. My mom had to have surgery. This was her first surgery. She had a bad reaction to the Ether that she nearly died. She couldn't wake up. It took her about a week to come to.

[@michelleturner5762]

I worked in surgery for 16 years in 1970s and 80s. This guy is great i would loved working with him my drs were top notch and we lovingly called them gassers

[@sethgilbert5367]

I told my anesthesiologist I have a paradoxical reaction to propofol and they didn’t care and almost killed me

[@UnboundErik]

.... That's a major lawsuit you should've got a lot of money

[@UnboundErik]

If you didn't get a lawyer and get money, you missed a golden opportunity

[@agereartist3763]

​@@UnboundErikNot everyone can afford lawsuits

[@wallihaley5194]

@@agereartist3763, lawyers who sue doctors for malpractice usually don’t require any money up front. Instead, they get a percentage of any settlement that YOU get if they win.

[@plasmathespaceproto701]

​@@agereartist3763lawsuits are free? you don't pay anything unless you win

[@samanthatamres8393]

I'm allergic to lidocaine, benzocaine, novacaine, etc. and I always have to make sure they remember not to give me any when putting me under. My heart rate and breathing drop dangerously low if I'm given any.

[@patgreen5889]

I told them and they did it anyways!! Good thing my daughter was in the room and was able to get me help!

[@PrettyPink7]

I had surgery two weeks ago and had to tell the anesthesiologist I’m allergic to lisinopril because I have high blood pressure. He gave me labetalol during surgery to bring my blood pressure down. So thankful for anesthesiologists.

[@joantraywick5599]

I had one time had serious difficulty waking up after surgery. Since then I always tell them ahead of time.

[@RJones-tn5vg]

There were a few antibiotics that I didn't know I was allergic to until they used them on me during surgery. I'm hoping I don't need any more surgeries.

[@laurarowland7926]

Please tell all when you are asked about your medications prescribed or over the counter!!..and make sure you get an allergy bracelet..food allergies count!!..thankyou for the video

[@BrookTheHummingSwordsman]

Can you do a video about you starting a IV please thank you

[@caitlinvannatten1952]

It’s a good idea to include all known allergies ALWAYS. Some medications are similar enough to others in that you will most likely have an allergic response if you took it. By telling your team about your allergies; they can take the necessary steps to keep you alive😊

[@sallyware156]

Thanks doctor..😊

[@canonshooter2137]

I'm allergic to lidocaine, and say so, yet, it always still gets used on me. I get severe migraines from it and "drunk". Which is lidocaine toxicity.

[@moxxipoxx735]

I have major issues with codine. Makes me really sick. The first time I went under the knife was for a broken wrist that needed pinning. The doctor and anesthesiologist laughed it off when i listed codine as an allergy. When i was comming out of the anaesthetic, I was vomiting so much and so violently that they couldnt get it to stop. They were hesitant to let me leave the hospital after the procedure because of how long it took me to properly wake up. I was still feeling the effects 3 days later. They used some kind of opioid varient during the surgery that was apparently close to codine. The second time I went under the knife was for a gallbladder removal. I told the anesthesiologist about that incident and he made preperations to combat excessive vomiting and was prepared for any other things that might have come up. He was awesome and actually listened and took what i told him seriously. It was a hell of a difference. Its so important to tell your anesthesiologist about that kind of stuff. Even for a seemingly simple procedure, it can make all the difference.

[@rhodakozak1205]

I had surgery back in July and was really nervous because I had never been put under before; I'm also allergic ibuprofen and aspirin, so that made me even more nervous. My surgery went really well and I was given propofol and fentanyl (not sure what, if anything else). When I woke up, I'm sure I was out of it, but I didn't feel hungover at all! I was up and walking around within an hour or two after surgery! I was able to hold conversations and actually was very coherent! Since then, though, I haven't been able to take anything for sleep because it simply doesn't work! Luckily, I have no issues falling asleep.

[@Tilly-f7l]

I had a severe reaction to cyclizine while in hospital but how would you know your going to have a reaction until you have it for first time ?

[@cris-RN]

He only means to tell them what you know you have. 😊

[@Tilly-f7l]

@@cris-RN im guessing if you have a reaction to any medication while in hospital that would be well documented and flaged up ..After my reaction to cyclizine when I had my operation 2 weeks later I wore a different colour id name bracelet on my wrist to identify allergy ..I thought that was a good idea 🙂

[@puddincakes1005]

@@Tilly-f7l That’s an excellent idea! Did you come up with that? Or did they do it?

[@Tilly-f7l]

@@puddincakes1005 haha no im not sure if they have different coulers for different allergies but a simple idea 💡

[@puddincakes1005]

@@Tilly-f7l I’ve heard of the hospital putting a plain band on that says “Allergies” Before, but I dunno if they color coat it and write specifics. I think it’s still smart to do it on your own though before someone messes up.

[@dhesyca4471]

I always make sure to point out what I'm allergic to, especially because it's first line treatment for a lot of things like migraines

[@sophieamarant1536]

I can’t have versed. The first time I reacted to it I fainted as soon as it hit my system and I remember the anesthesiologist being mad at the staff for them telling him it was his fault I fainted. Then a year later I was having a cluster of pseudo seizures where I was transported by ambulance to the emergency room and the fire department gave me versed twice while waiting for the ambulance. It didn’t help the seizures but instead caused multiple fainting spells. After that I started listing it as an allergy with the reaction being syncope.

[@at1970]

Any competent preop interview has to include that question. If you’re unlucky enough to be at a facility where one guy talks to you and another does the anesthesia you could be in trouble.

[@lillie743]

hope your all okay and gets well soon

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

I am having a THP done and am allergic to betamethzone and marcaine/bupivicaine. Lidocaine is ok but makes me feel awful....I really hope they don't forget.

[@pennieclark4332]

True....I have that AND I woke up in a surgery...AND how bout letting someone before that you are a natural redhead. Kind of a game changer.

[@ednaalvarez5975]

I hope everyone in OR knows if we are having an allergic reaction when we are sleep under anesthesia because we won't know, this is scary. Thank you and May GOD bless us all🙏

[@cynthiaelesevandyke-melcho1864]

Thank you 🙏😊🙏😊👍

[@christiedecker2724]

Asthma, sleep apnea and allergic to corn, and its derivatives, dairy and have Fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, arthritis. Facing surgery for a cholesteatoma...not looking forward to it!

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

It’s AMAZING how many people would rather remain “politely quiet” about important medical issues rather than speak up. This is why a close friend or family member should attend the appointment with the patient. Select someone who is very “questioning” and outspoken.

[@Nar419]

How would I know though?

[@MicheleMidnight]

I’ve jumped off the operating room table in the middle of surgery before so… I scare anesthesiologist! 😅

[@piusnomen233]

Pls tell me that’s a joke ?

[@maryellenthompson8261]

@@piusnomen233Probably not a joke. I had a friend who woke up during an endoscopy and tried pulling the tube out of her throat. It may be a weak analogy but it does show that waking up on an anesthetic is possible.

[@MicheleMidnight]

@@piusnomen233 not a joke. They tried to get me back on the table and had to get my mother in the room to talk me down in order to re-sedate me to finish the surgery. Trust me when I say, I wish it was a joke. I’ve had half a dozen surgeries wide awake now because of it. In most cases, they gave me a local anesthetic, but no general. One time I had a surgery without even a local.

[@MicheleMidnight]

@@maryellenthompson8261 it happens more frequently than anyone likes to talk about but it is not typical. Thankfully, most people don’t jump off of operating room tables.

[@kreuner11]

Ouch! That medicine drawers gave me some memories

[@baconsuzy]

My mother reacts poorly to the Caine medications. Novacaine for dental work caused so many problems that for years she just toughed the root canal out. When she went to have an outpatient procedure to her tongue with local anesthetic, they didn't believe her. She was supposed to be there for an hour after her surgery. They kept her til late evening because she was so out of it.

[@lynettegrandstaff1166]

My daughter had MHT. She nearly died at 3 mo. As soon as she received the gas, she spiked a 103 temp, surgery was stopped and medication to reverse the affects was administered. Malignant Hyperthermia is very scary but completely manageable. ✌🏽

[@CrazyRabbit719]

I’m allergic to propofol, and I get sedated every 2 years at the same hospitals for the last 13 years and it’s on record. But I still remind them every time

[@brendareed5785]

When i had vomiting and severe headache from 3 until after mid nite, i learned i was probably having an allergic reaction from propofol and they called it an anesthesia hangover! NOT FUN have not been under since

[@karamacko2080]

My brother in law is allergic to anesthesia and almost died during surgery as a teenager and that is how he found out. My 17 year old son needed surgery and since we were told it was hereditary we told them and my son had a different anesthetic suring his surgery.

[@nicmerrell1640]

Allergies are also included on a patient’s chart

[@easygoer1234]

Ya know I've watched some of your latest videos on surgery like the video about patients getting anxious right before surgery. I have to tell you I admire any patient that can keep ( Their cool ) going into surgery. I am the worst patient in the world when it comes to entering the OR. I act like such a coward and I should never be allowed into any OR, FOR ANY SURGERY, ANYWHERE EVER.

[@cortneybourlon9799]

That would be great if my doctor told me which part of it i was allergic to. I would love not to have a seizure when I wake from surgery

[@jeremymcneill5239]

I've been told I have Malignant Hypothermia and I had a few doctors that didn't want to listen.

[@betsywilliams3666]

I’m fine with local anesthesia for things like a heart cath or endoscopy, etc. However, when I had my gallbladder removed. I could not hold anything down after surgery. I’m not sure, but I think it was the anesthesia.

[@damianthompson8941]

So what is the protocol when I've never been exposed to the medications you're giving but I turn out to be allergic?

[@sayurimei]

My last surgery (out of 6 I've had so far) had the best team, the anesthesiologist knew I had Ehlers-Danlos (this makes the anesthesia to not have the same effect as others) plus I'm deadly allergic to NSAIDs and I also have difficult veins. So he personally came over the night before my surgery, after I got admitted and he personally set my IV before going home (I was supposed to be admitted at noon on a Thursday and I ended up admitted until 7:30pm) and the next day he calmy explain the whole process to me and that I will probably sleep longer than expected (since I have 2 times wake up one in the middle of surgery and another time whole they were closing me up, the last one was the worst since I felt every single stich and none realize I was awake until the surgeon told anesthesiologist to wake me up and the Dr saw me crying, I was just 9 at the time)... and yeah, I woke up on recovery like 4hrs after my surgery ended, best rest of my life 😂😂😂😂

[@Worldtradencentre]

What is the most dangerous type of anesthesia or the more heavier and stronger ones?

[@lilliemae6939]

Friend has a protocol she has to follow be surgery. She always goes I'm in the safest hands as they will keep me breathing 🙏

[@queenofdramatech]

I always list out my allergies to anyone who will be in the room with me during the procedure and provide them a comprehensive list if all the meds I take, when I take them and how much. That way, everyone is on teh same page and stuff doesn't go down as often. The list is printed out with enough copies for EVERYONE!

[@jequetta-yx6jj]

My twin brother does so I always tell Drs everything my mom to I took after her allergic to everything

[@annehalpin9599]

Wish they could invent a general anesthetic that doesn't make me throw up hard to handle with emetophobia had to have my appendix out 10 years ago I was so ill for hours after the anesthesia.

[@Bur6212]

Just had surgery. They asked me about 145 times if I was allergic t anesthesia. I told them I had no clue and today wasn’t the day I wanted to find out

[@avres13]

Shouldn’t it be in their chart from the first time they reacted badly?

[@mythics791]

I have Myasthenia Gravis. They do all kinds of stuff to me before anesthesia as my diseases can severely effect my breathing.

[@mercuryunforgiven]

is there a way to know what anesthesia you've gotten in past surgeries?

[@jcamacho7126]

my doctors love me because that's the one place I am brutally honest. I'm not dying cause I don't want you to know I smoke weed. or some stupid shit.

[@nothere3982]

Frfr

[@maibrit_reyna]

How would I know that I'm allergic, when I've never had any anesthesia, never been admitted to a hospital, or anything?

[@MrMan-sy4ev]

Dentist: “If you’re using meth, you have to tell me. Because you might die” Addict: “Nice try, narc.”

[@St3f1]

yes doc how would i know if i'm allergic or not if i've never had any of those medications?

[@corneliacoetz243]

Sounds so scary! Most of time they dont come around before operation! ...and how do you know? They should do tests before!!!

[@shannonbolton6005]

IV CONTRAST ALMOST KILLED ME! I tell the dentist, the dog groomer, my dry cleaners 😂😂😂

[@gailtrotman5256]

Allergic to or response to? I have never used any pharmaceutical, always healthy and I'm a grandmother retired. I was out within seconds of the needle in my arm, and they told me my blood pressure rose during hip surgery. I'd had minor surgeries in the past (5) and nothing. I'm wondering if the drugs were so strong because I had never taken pharmaceuticals over my life. Barely even pain killers.

[@waynemgtregear7228]

I once had this doctor who asked if I was allergic to anything, I replied that I'm allergic to penicillin. But the doctor gave me a million cc of penicillin, put me in a coma for 3 months when I awoke I had four IVs in my hands,two in each.

[@LordJord001]

What if you are allergic to any of the medications but don't know about it?

[@dromeaetherium211]

Happened to my dad, we didn't know he was allergic to a specific medicine that had red dye in it. He was quite young under 40 and didn't make it. He was going into an MRI

[@Rascallexi2]

How would you know if your allergic? Do you test before you put them under?

[@elizabethhouse9454]

How would I know? I never had surgery.

[@AletaBoyette]

So how do I know if I'm allergic to anesthesia? How about testing before your procedure? You know, When you test for other drug reactions? Wouldn't it show up in the blood screening?

[@lenaChyenne]

what happens if ur literally allergic to EVERY medication? bc that's the case with my boyfriend he always gets a allergic reaction no matter what medication even the hospital doesn't know what's going on with him it's really scary all this started in 2019 suddenly he's allergic to every medication and gets a bad reaction

[@xxliaz9068]

I already had it but never knew if I was before

[@marybuerkley1549]

HOW WOULD WE KNOW?

[@deirdreryan7402]

I’m deathly allergic to curare. Is this plant still used? I always mention it regardless.

[@midnightsarrow160]

I feel like purposely not telling doctors about allergies has the same vibe of jumping behind a car as its backing up

[@0tuken982]

My great grandfather (gradmas dad) was killed in 1966 from an allergic reaction while he was getting a tooth pulled he was 51

[@soniamcalister4459]

I coded once when having an upper gi, scared my anesthesiologist. He had my big long list of allergies to meds.

[@bethrainbolt9642]

Just found out they also need to know if you are a natural red head. I had strange dreams and got very sick during surgery. Now they immediately give me antinausea and nerve calming drugs before we start. Also alergic to medical tape nothing like hives in surgery.

[@lindabrown2703]

I am a pharmacy technician of over 20 years. People constantly fail to inform doctors of what drugs they are taking. Some have multiple doctors and fail to inform them of what another doctor is prescribing, so they end up with multiple medications for the same condition and the pharmacy ends up trying to figure out WTF is doing on. They go to the ER for pain. They are already on daily does of hydrocodone and then bring in additional pain med RXs. They get mad because we refuse to fill them. The hydrocodone is for my back, the new one is for my leg. They act like pharmacy people are dumb. People are so stupid.

[@barbarachipman9436]

How would the patient know if they never had it?

[@ChrisE-xy4wv]

Is it pretty dumb when medications are unknown when allergic to , Thanks for reminding me.