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November 8, 2009 - 2:10am
laughnsmile
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Another question....

When you are taken into surgery are you lying on back or
stomach before anesthesia? Thanks.

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November 8, 2009 - 4:56am
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Hi,

When you are wheeled into the operating room, you are on your back. Anesthesia will be initiated while you are on your back so that they can place a tube in your throat (intubate) to help you breathe. After you are out, they will reposition you if needed.

Have a good day,

Marianne

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