how do they wake you up from anesthesia

They wake you up from anesthesia primarily by stopping the administration of anesthetic drugs once surgery is completed. The anesthesiologist gradually turns down and eventually stops the anesthetic, allowing the drugs to wear off naturally. The patient then begins to regain consciousness within minutes. During this period, the patient might be moved to a recovery room where medical staff continuously monitor vital signs such as breathing and heart rate. Some patients may feel groggy, drowsy, or experience side effects like nausea and dizziness as the anesthesia fades. In cases where muscle relaxants were used during surgery, reversal agents might be administered to help restore muscle function and breathing. Occasionally, stimulants such as Ritalin are being studied to speed up waking from anesthesia, but the standard approach is simply to stop the anesthesia and let the patient wake up on their own safely under close supervision.