The Anesthesia Fact Book: Everything You Need to Know Before Surgery

by Frank Sweeny

Studies have shown that anesthesia regularly evokes more fear and anxiety for patients than the surgery for which it is being given. Yet despite this fact, most patients meet with their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073820823X
• ISBN13: 9780738208237
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Funny and Informative

With unexpected candor and wit, Dr. Sweeny demystifies the surgical experience and gives you the facts on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the operating room. A must read for anyone undergoing surgery.

Dr. Sweeny Changed My Life!

Dr. Sweeny's book changed my life. I had a large inguinal hernia but was too afraid to undergo surgery because I didn't want anesthesia. I've seen TV shows where people are wide awake suring surgery but can't do or say anything. I was so scared that I delayed surgery several years during which my hernia grew larger and progressively limited my activities and my quality of life. Now that I've read Dr. Sweeny's book, I understand how anesthesia works and realize that I have a higher chance of being struck by lightning than being awake during surgery. He explained what to expect before and after surgery in plain english and what questions to direct to your anesthesiologist. I've recommended this book to all of my friends, even if they don't need surgery, just because it educated me so well. Dr. Sweeny, thank you for taking away my fear of surgery and giving me my life back!