Full Disclosure is Key to a Safe Anesthesia Experience
Published on September 11, 2018 by Sherif Khattab
Patients sometimes neglect to share important health information with their anesthesia providers before surgery. You might not realize it but we need to know if you take supplements or medical marijuana for pain, or that you smoke or snore. We will not judge you, but for your safety, we need you to be completely honest about your health history. We’ll ask you about:
- Medications
- Smoking
- Marijuana use
- Alcohol
- Snoring
- Prior stroke/Heat stroke
- Reaction to Anesthesia
- Chronic Health Issues
Ensuring your safety is our priority. If you have any issues and concerns, discuss them with the anesthesiologist before your surgery.