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Questions to Ask Before Surgery

Qualified medical professionals welcome and encourage questions about surgical procedures. In fact, studies have shown that well-informed patients heal faster and report a better overall surgical experience. The following are some questions you may want to ask your anesthesiologist about what you can expect before, during and after your surgery. Be sure that all of your questions are answered clearly and completely.

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1 How is the epidural block performed for labor and delivery? Administrator 964
2 What makes office-based anesthesia different? Administrator 723
3 Could herbal medicines and other dietary supplements affect my anesthesia if I need surgery? Administrator 749
4 Should I take my usual medicines? Administrator 811
5 What about eating or drinking before my anesthesia? Administrator 801
6 Are there different kinds of anesthesia? Administrator 748
7 What are the risks of anesthesia? Administrator 710
 
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