[rscho]

Yes, you are absolutely right. Not because of discomfort which is more of an inconvenience, but because having any kind of procedure without an IV in place is DANGEROUS! If you don't have an IV, this makes it very difficult for the anesthesiologist to act in case of problem, i.e. you're in deep sh_t.

Many people died on the table in minor anorectal procedures in the past due to bad parasympathetic reactions.

[andrekandre]

> bad parasympathetic reactions.

for example?

[rscho]

for example, circulatory arrest.

[Aeolun]

From having a tube shoved up your ass? I’m really curious how that can happen.

[matheusmoreira]

Could be a consequence of accidental stimulation of the vagus nerve.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagus_nerve

Even certain routine procedures risk doing this.

[rscho]

Yes, this is a classic in things such as anal abscess drainage