5 funny quotes from patients under anesthesia

Anesthesia and pain management coverage often centers on contract controversy, pill-mill allegations and substance abuse, but not all industry news is so heavy. 

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As proof, Someecards compiled a list of the funniest things patients have said on anesthesia. Five highlights:

1. “Sorry, I thought I was a shark.” – A man who awoke violently

2. “How did you get on my rocketship?” – A patient speaking to their mother-in-law

3. “You got those crackers that come in packs of six with the cheese?” – A hungry patient

4. “You’d make such a great carpet.” – A patient stroking his physician’s unshaved arm

5. “You need to go on and get your little Yoda shoes.” – A patient whose wife asked if he loved her

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