Welcome to SurgicalSleep.com, your online source for information about anesthesia. When faced with the prospect of surgery you may have many important questions for your surgeon. Most people do not realize that there are just as many important questions you should have for your anesthesiologist (the person who will be putting you to sleep during the surgery). Just as surgery has risks involved, anesthesia has its own set of risks, and it is in your best interest to be a well informed patient. You will also find that the more you understand about anesthesia the less stressful your surgical experience may be. While this site cannot substitute for a visit with your doctor, it can help with answering many of your questions about anesthesia. You can start by clicking on the INTRO icon to the left.