Some surgeries have a much higher risk level than others.
However, it is very rare for a healthy individual to die during a minor dental procedure.
Other procedures are a much higher risk.
Havingobstructive sleep apneaalso increases risks from general anesthesia.
Complications of anesthesia includeaspiration during induction, loss of airway or difficult intubation, and opiate-induced respiratory depression.
BMI is a dated, flawed measure.
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