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Can I have anesthesia if I have sleep apnea?
I'm 50 and I have had sleep apnea for about two years. I need to have surgery for my hernia under general anesthesia. Will my sleep apnea cause any complications?
1 Answer
Any kind of anesthesia has risks. If you have OSA, the risks increase. Suggest you should be evaluated by a pneumo and anesthesiologist, and I recommend the patient be hospitalized after the procedure. Also, I recommend you bring your cpap machine.