Anesthesia

Allergy to Anesthesia

05/24/2008 12:49PM

Question:

I had surgery last fall. I was told afterward by the nurses that I had an allergic response to the anesthesia that caused my heart rate to drop to 30 and my blood pressure to drop to something that they wouldn`t tell me. It took about 5-6 hours for them to get my blood pressure up to my normal level (which is on the low side). Is there the possibility of any long-lasting side effects? I haven`t felt quite right since the surgery, as I am often tired and have trouble remembering things. Thank you for your help.

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Response by:

Catherine Kane, BA
Case Program Coordinator
NetWellness Administration
Case Western Reserve University