Have you ever wondered what happens when you go under anesthesia?
Anesthesiologist Anthony Kaveh has revealed exactly that in a viral video on TikTok.
Taking to the social media platform the MD goes step-by-step through the process, beginning first with taping the eyes to protect against corneal abrasions.
Next, the Stanford and Harvard graduate explains that doctors take over your breathing duties.
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"We breathe for you with a bag - bag connects to ventilator because you're not breathing.
"Lips get lubricated - protects lips from cracking.
"Breathing tube goes into your mouth - you shouldn't remember any of this!"
Dr Kaveh also explains that the actions differ depending on the type of surgery you're having.
"This totally depends on the TYPE of surgery you're having!"
The TikTok doctor has gone viral on the social media platforms for giving an insight into his career and some of the procedures that aren't usually seen by the average person.
