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Sinus surgery, Versed, and memory issues.

my wife is having surgery next week to remove some sinus tissue growing into the surrounding tissue and fix a deviated septum. is Versed regularly used in this procedure? she is using her down time after surgery to study for the NLN-entrance exam, if used would Versed affect her ability to remember stuff she studies before and after her surgery? we are both taking the entrance exam in a couple of weeks and once we take it cannot retest for 1 year so it is vital we do well this time. i am just a bit worried for her (i am already scorin 145/160 on practice tests).

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This is something best discussed with your physician.

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I hear some like to use Versed just for the amnesic effect just to cover their butts, and would likely downplay any side effects. for that reason i was hoping a crna might give me an unbiased opinion on the matter. (i usually dont trust the car salesman when HE says its a good car, i like a unbiassed opinion).

Unfortunately, giving out medical advice is not allowed per the TOS agreement.

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my wife is having surgery next week to remove some sinus tissue growing into the surrounding tissue and fix a deviated septum. is Versed regularly used in this procedure? she is using her down time after surgery to study for the NLN-entrance exam, if used would Versed affect her ability to remember stuff she studies before and after her surgery? we are both taking the entrance exam in a couple of weeks and once we take it cannot retest for 1 year so it is vital we do well this time. i am just a bit worried for her (i am already scorin 145/160 on practice tests).

All general anesthetics/benzos/barbs can cause memory problems most effects are cleared within 24hrs, but postoperative cognitive dysfunction has been shown to happen in some people several months out.

In general a healthy adult patient that has had general anesthesia before should not have any serious problems with cognitive function 24-48hrs out of surgery/general anesthesia.

It is something to discuss with your anesthesia provider.

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As stated by above members, you best have your wife discuss all of these issues you've raised with her healthcare providers.

We wish her a safe, uneventful surgery.

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