2. Types of Anesthesia
Moderate Sedation – “Twilight Sedation”
MAC – Monitored Anesthesia Care
General Anesthesia -- Completely Unconscious
3. What Goes With What?
Moderate Sedation Colonoscopy, simple Hand
Surgery, dental procedures
MAC Surgery < 45 Minutes, deeper twilight
General Anesthesia Heart, Abdominal, Joint
Surgeries
4. Benefits
No pain or discomfort
Rapid administration
Closely monitored for safety
5. Risks
Heart attack or stroke
Brain damage or death
Smoking, diabetes, obesity
and high blood pressure
Increase the risk of
complications
6. Things to Discuss With Anesthesiologist
Previous complications
Nausea and Vomiting
Body temperature control
problems
Personal and family health
history
Current medications
7. Summary
Discuss options with physician
Ask questions, no question is stupid
Research/educate yourself
Get a second opinion if necessary
