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Posted on Dec 6th 2007 7:15PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Celebs & Entertainment
Rigel recently talked about the phenomenon of being 'awake' during surgery -- it's an issue that has gained lots of attention due to a new movie, aptly titles Awake. It's a rare but very real event, and it's extremely frightening.
So how do you protect yourself? Truth be told, there's not much you can do -- it's mostly up to the hospitals -- but according to CNN, here are some factors that you should discuss with your doctor before going under the knife:
So how do you protect yourself? Truth be told, there's not much you can do -- it's mostly up to the hospitals -- but according to CNN, here are some factors that you should discuss with your doctor before going under the knife:
- Brain monitors: Are they available in the OR?
- Weight: It's thought that women and those who are slim are the one who experience anesthesia awareness the most.
- Age. The older you are, the less anesthesia you need
- Existing disease. Your risk of awareness increases depending on what conditions you have
- Medications. Tell your doctor about any medications you are on, even herbal supplements and vitamins. They can also increase your risk.
- Type of surgery. Those undergoing cardiac, obstetric and trauma surgeries may be at a slightly higher risk of for awareness.
