It is recommended that you visit the Anesthesiology Department prior to your scheduled surgery date. The anesthetic is administered by injection or inhalation. It blocks the pain centers of the brain and causes a general loss of consciousness and feeling. An injection which causes loss of pain sensation to a specific area of the body without putting you to sleep. The anesthetic medication is given directly into the bloodstream.
General anesthesia is usually a combination of both inhalation and intravenous methods.
After General anesthesia You will awaken shortly after you arrive in the Recovery Room. You will have an oxygen mask on. Taking deep breaths will help you eliminate the anesthetic gases in your body. During general anesthesia you will breathe through a soft plastic tube which is placed in your mouth after you are asleep. Because of this you may have a slight sore throat after surgery.