What are the side effects of anesthesia?

Are you about to have a medical procedure that requires anesthesia? You probably have some questions about how it works and what to expect when you get it. Anesthetist Pal Sivalingam talks about different types of anesthesia, what are the side effects, can allergies interfere with anesthesia and what should you watch out for afterward?

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