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Expert: Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based - 2/8/2005


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I am suppose to get anesthesia before they put a scope to check out my stomach. I heard that if you took street drugs in your life that this could affect the anesthesia. Is this true?
Ive done pot and lsa (similar to lsd). I havent done any illegal drugs in about 7 months.

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Alex

Basically as you have been off drugs for 7 months this will not be a problem. Best to be honest with those who are looking after you though.

As an anaesthetist it is important that I know that you use these drugs (how often, amount and which drugs) so I can then tailor your anaesthetic appropriately.

Usually this is not a problem.

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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based

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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.

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