Why do you count backwards when getting put to sleep with anesthesia?
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I had my wisdom teeth taken out a couple months ago and never did I have to count backwards, although this method helps to clear your brain and concentrate on the anesthetic. You will tend to feel very groggy and/or dizzy upon awakening so don't be alarmed. The anesthesia usually will make you feel very tired afterwards also, it's quite fun actually and you won't remember a thing.
If you count backward from 100 and make it to 98, your a better man than me. It's instantaniuos. sweet dreams!
I have no idea, but I'm to have my wisdom teeth out soon enough too. Not sure WHEN yet, but I shall find out on the 7th when I see the oral surgeon.
Counting backward requires a bit of mental agility, and the anesthesiologist will know that you are out when you stop doing it. On my last bout with such, I seemed to go virtually instantly from where I was being prepared to the recovery room; it was like throwing a switch. I was rather surprised by it all.
I recently had a same-day surgery and my anesthesiologist was a bit of a comic. The happy drug is milky white, therefore he said he was now beginning the "milk of amnesia"
I remember when I was put under. I didn't even get to 5. The next thing I knew, someone was leading me into another room so that I could lie down and let the effects wear off. I have had anesthesia twice. The first time, they just used the Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas). I remember that it made me very dizzy; everything was spinning.
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