Likelihood of death from nondisclosed substances prior to surgery involving general anesthesia?

[kcon1243]

As the title states, if i was having surgery and didnt tell the anesthesiologist about certain medications, could I die during the procedure due to drug interactions?
Like if I just pounded back a bunch of drugs and medications and alcohol at non lethal dosages but combined right before general anesthesia, could I die?
Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[ipmanwc0]

i thought about doing this with ect lol

 

[NameOfAction]

An operating table at a major hospital under the care of a team of doctors specifically trained to handle any complications is probably a place you're least likely to die, regardless of what you take beforehand.

Think about it. Your breathing stops? You're intubated. Your heart stops? Immediate cpr, adrenaline and shock. They'll likely get you back, about 60/40 chance of survival. They'll keep you breathing for a while, if you get brain damaged in the proceedings. Potentially transferring you to long term care.

 

[Worndown]

An anesthesiologist is going to look at all of your vitals.
Something taken before surgery will change your vitals. They can stop everything if they suspect you are not stable.
These are professionals with some of most difficult to attain jobs. They will not miss whatever you are thinking of doing.

 

[woofwag]

An operating table at a major hospital under the care of a team of doctors specifically trained to handle any complications is probably a place you're least likely to die, regardless of what you take beforehand.

Think about it. Your breathing stops? You're intubated. Your heart stops? Immediate cpr, adrenaline and shock. They'll likely get you back, about 60/40 chance of survival. They'll keep you breathing for a while, if you get brain damaged in the proceedings. Potentially transferring you to long term care.

This. Also, I know doctors do have to deal with patients dying under their care, but having a patient come in for what shouldn't be a life-threatening surgery and having them die probably would be traumatic. Idk, I wouldn't want to impart that kind of guilt onto them but that's just me.