#16: Unpredictable Side Effects
If you’ve never experienced a post-anesthesia side effect, you’re likely unfamiliar with the quirks of recovery. The impact of medications like ketamine can indeed create some unexpected, albeit light-hearted, scenarios. This particular drug, known for its emotional side effects, can turn a standard recovery into an amusing tableau of odd compliments and expressions.
While generally harmless, these instances can lead to humorous and occasionally embarrassing moments. They underscore the unpredictable nature of postoperative care, where the serious and structured environment of a hospital intersects with the more whimsical and sometimes uncontrollable aspects of human behavior influenced by medication.