General anesthesia ... and days following their surgery. While severe reactions are rare, they do occur. Some people are at greater risk for side effects of general anesthesia than others.

When general anesthesia is used, you will be safely asleep with your anesthesiologist ... Avoid cigarette replacements such as the nicotine patch or nicotine gum or inhaler before and after surgery.

Paralyzing drugs are commonly used during: Paralytics are used as part of general ... anesthesia side effects and potentially adjusting your anesthesia dosing in advance to avoid adverse effects ...

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