Q. Do doctors put you completely to sleep when you get an endoscopy?

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Yes, doctors put you completely to sleep when you get an endoscopy. This is because an endoscopy requires the patient to remain still and relaxed during the procedure, otherwise it can be uncomfortable and painful for the patient.

When performing a general anesthesia for an endoscopy, your doctor will administer a combination of drugs that includes sedatives and analgesics. The medication will make you sleepy and relaxed so that the process can be completed comfortably for the patient. Anesthesiologists are specially trained in administering this type of anesthesia safely, often using a continuous IV infusion so that they can make sure that levels of drugs remain constant throughout the procedure.

During most endoscopic procedures patients are unconscious but remain in contact with their medical team through pulse oximeters or other monitoring systems which allow them to track your vital signs like heart rate and oxygen level while they're asleep. This way if any complications arise during surgery they can quickly intervene before there's any unexpected health risks posed to you as a result of undergoing anesthesia!

Generally speaking, all medications used in anesthetic cocktails have been approved by various governments around the world after thorough research & testing processes – including clinical trials – confirming their safety within accepted parameters of use; therefore most people feel very safe going under general anesthesia with no fear or worry about serious side effects such as death or permanent disabilities typically associated with more dangerous forms of anaesthesia (such as propofol).

In conclusion, yes - doctors do put you completely to sleep when getting an endoscopy for optimal comfort & safety during the process!