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How fast do people fall asleep on anesthesia? A pharmacological deep dive

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Intravenous anesthetics like propofol can induce unconsciousness remarkably quickly, with a patient typically falling asleep in under a minute. The exact speed of induction, however, which answers the question **how fast do people fall asleep on anesthesia?**, is a complex process influenced by the specific agents used, the method of administration, and a variety of patient-specific physiological factors.