Anesthisia

Quick Question:

Does anyone remember what the first drug is that they put you with in surgery?  Starts with an S I think.  I can't find it or remember it at all.  Wrote it down and thru it out.  It's what the anestheologist says to the surgeon right before you go out.

Thanks,  Jill

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Is this it? I remember using it for preop patients many years ago. I think they use other drugs now, don't know one beginning with an "S"

Your question is difficult to answer as not everyone gets the same drugs when they have surgery.  Versed and ketamine are very commonly used.

You should be able to get a copy of the OR report from wherever you had  your surgery - it would contain the names and amounts of all drugs you were given.  You legally have a right to a copy of this report, although many places will say they require permission from the dr before releasing the material.  If you have a hard time getting them to give it to you, tell them that you know that you have a legal right to your records and that you will be glad to talk to your lawyer about getting a court order for release of information - that should put a stop to the nonsense about them not releasing the report. 

Hi Jill,

It's quite possible the drug you are thinking of is scopolamine (sometimes spelled scopalamine.)  It's not used as  much as it used to be  for pre-anesthetic (due to it's high incidence of side effects  - especially dry eyes, nose, mouth and throat; and the fact that there are better drugs available now e.g. Versed) - but it is still favored by some due to its amnesic effect.

Take care,

Tre