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Maybe we should change protocols. The main problem is not the awareness (or even the pain). The problem is the unknown. So if you open your eyes, they should no
by venomsnake 14y ago
Maybe we should change protocols. The main problem is not the awareness (or even the pain). The problem is the unknown. So if you open your eyes, they should not be taped and there should be some psychologist that just talks to you, explaining what is going on etc ... that is even while you are under just in case you come over. They should also detect and if you are over to have some contingency procedures. Also some psychological training and consultancy before the operation seems like good thing too. And better monitoring after the operation for behavior changes after.
On the top of my head. Although I suppose anyone with medical degree will laugh my suggestions away and with good reasons, but there should be some good ideas over there.
- saurik 14y agoA comment on the article from an anesthesiologist explains that taping the eyes shut is done as, while under, you have no blink reflex, so you will otherwise damage your eyes.
- morsch 14y agoIn that case, maybe they can put just enough pressure on the lid to close the eyes, but not too much that you can't force them open. If I lightly touch my lid as it's closed, it stays closed, but I can force it open if I try.
- lostlogin 14y agoIt isn't always done, sometimes a sort of cream is put on the eyelids which seems to make the eyelids stay down (maybe is sort of gently glues the eyelashes). I'd say this, goggles or tape are all equally common where I work.
- fusiongyro 14y agoYes, we need another $150/hr specialist sitting there to talk you down for the ~30 seconds you'll be awake before the anesthesiologist can put you back under, in the 0.1% chance that you wake up during the procedure. And we wonder why our health care is stupid expensive!