Originally Posted by Sacamuelas

Eagle has spoken the gospel.

Here is how I explain the levels of anesthesia so my patients can understand it:

1. Local/regional nerve block with no IV sedation... shouldn't feel pain but will be very aware of what is going on. You will be completely awake and aware.

2. Local anesthesia/regional nerve block with IV sedation... No pain should be felt and you will breathe on own and still be semi-conscious to respond, but you will have amnesia about what actually took place when you "wake up". So even if it hurt a little or was uncomfortable due to sounds/movements during the surgery, you won't remember it.

3. General anesthesia... Good night Irene- wake up afterwards but you were intubated,etc.

Originally Posted by The Reaper

With your other hand.

TR

Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc

What Reaper said. LOL. Just tell them. They probably want some too and will take them anyway while you're asleep.