Dr. Brian Klagges, an anesthesiologist at Elliot Hospital, was recently named a 2014 Leading Physician in New Hampshire Magazine's annual Top Doctors issue. He acquired his doctor of medicine from the State University of New York at Buffalo and underwent post-graduate residencies in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Brian Klagges is a partner in Southern New Hampshire’s largest anesthesiology medical group.
Studies have shown that male and female patients may demonstrate different responses to anesthesia. On average, women tend to regain consciousness quicker than men do, by an average of about four minutes. Some individuals have attributed this to unidentifiable differences in brain chemistry. It has also been estimated that women require more anesthetic on a pound-for-pound basis when compared to men. However, many professionals contend that anesthesia affects each body differently and that gender plays a negligible role at best.
However, laboratory studies have proven that women report pain more often than men following anesthetic procedures. Women are also more likely to experience nausea following an operation. Regardless of gender, patients should consistently report pain levels to nurses and doctors in order for them to address any potential post-op complications.
Studies have shown that male and female patients may demonstrate different responses to anesthesia. On average, women tend to regain consciousness quicker than men do, by an average of about four minutes. Some individuals have attributed this to unidentifiable differences in brain chemistry. It has also been estimated that women require more anesthetic on a pound-for-pound basis when compared to men. However, many professionals contend that anesthesia affects each body differently and that gender plays a negligible role at best.
However, laboratory studies have proven that women report pain more often than men following anesthetic procedures. Women are also more likely to experience nausea following an operation. Regardless of gender, patients should consistently report pain levels to nurses and doctors in order for them to address any potential post-op complications.
