• How long does it take to recover from general anesthesia?

My friend had surgery under general anesthesia. How long does it take to recover from general anesthesia?

4 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Urbana, IL

Everyone recovers from anesthesia differently - it depends on your age and underlying medical conditions. As with many things it is better to be young and healthy anything else moves slower.

  • Internist
  • Santa Rosa, CA

Under ordinary circumstances, with normal kidney and liver function, it should not take longer than a day.  

  • Internist
  • Avon, CO

Several hours, maximum 1-2 days.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

2-4 hours.

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