what are the reasons

Mar 28, 2008 07:40 PM

by proud2b1

My son just had an appendectomy,he is 15.The surgeon told me it took 4 of them to hold him down,as they were removing his tube.They said he was determined to lie on his side.Is it common for people to be awake at that time.Also,what causes such strength at that time,when your supposed to be sedated?

ebear · Mar 28, 2008, 08:37 PM

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Patients are not extubated in the O.R. until they respond to verbal commands. It is VERY common for adolescent boys to wake up "wild". I don't know why that is--you can count on it though! Sounds pretty typical! Hope he has a speedy recovery, proud2b1 !

proud2b1 · Mar 28, 2008, 08:44 PM

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Ebear,Thanks for that.I was concerned,and when I showed that to the surgeon,he made light of it.I just kinda thought"what goes on in surgery,stays in surgery!"I was real concerned if he had cussed or what he may have said or did.Guess this is one time lol,that mommy wont know!He is doing great!He has never been through anything so naturally he was scared.I did get to baby him,at least when he was on pain pills.When they wore off,well,he was back to normal,thats when I asked for more for him,HAHA!!! thanks again

ebear · Mar 28, 2008, 08:52 PM

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Keep those pain pills comin'! Sometimes they do use a local (usually Marcaine) that will last about 6 hrs or so. It helps a lot! Was the surgery today? Glad he's doing well!

DutchgirlRN · Mar 28, 2008, 08:58 PM

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I would imagine that he doesn't remember the ET being removed? It's not uncommon for people, especially young people to respond when the tube is pulled, but they don't remember it. The surgeon knows this and is probably why he responded the way he did. People say and do the strangest things before totally waking up from anesthesia.

strider1500 · Mar 28, 2008, 09:03 PM

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Are you guys are talking about the tube they put down through the nose? I had my appendix removed and when it came time for my tube to be removed, they simply put a paper towel over my nose and pulled.

DutchgirlRN · Mar 28, 2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by strider1500

Are you guys are talking about the tube they put down through the nose? I had my appendix removed and when it came time for my tube to be removed, they simply put a paper towel over my nose and pulled.

You obviously had a NG tube. Not at all the same as an ET tube. Not even remotely similar.

danissa · Mar 28, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by proud2b1

"I was real concerned if he had cussed or what he may have said or did.Guess this is one time lol,that mommy wont know!

I honestly would not care what came out of my 15 yr old boys mouth whilst he was post surgery extubation! Why would that be a problem for you?

I worry more what comes out of my 15 yr old sons mouth whos non medicated/ sedated! The everyday cussing makes me want to scrub his mouth out with soap! (it's a test, and boy, dont we know it!)

pebbles · Mar 29, 2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by strider1500

Are you guys are talking about the tube they put down through the nose? I had my appendix removed and when it came time for my tube to be removed, they simply put a paper towel over my nose and pulled.

They are talking about the ET-tube (ie the "beathing tube"). When people are put under general anaesthetic, they have a breathing tube put in and a ventillator breathes for the patient while they are asleep. It is generally removed in the OR as the anesthesia wears off and the patient wakes up. Half-awake and under the effects of the anaesthetic, with an uncofortable tube in your thraot - many people do have a "fighting" type response as all this goes on.

4theBetterGetter · Mar 29, 2008, 08:02 AM

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I always wake up fighting!

Funny thing is I am fighting people I work with!!!!! It is not unusual for patients to wake up this way. Glad he is doing well and wishes for a speedy recovery!

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