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When the surgical and anesthetic procedure is completed, the patient is discharged to a postoperative area where patient recovery from anesthesia is typically overseen by someone other than the surgeon. Due to the short‐acting nature of most anesthetic drugs currently in use, most patients begin to awaken by the end of the surgical procedure. Some patients may still be significantly sedated upon arriving to the recovery area, however, due to differences in patient response to anesthesia. Vital signs should continue to be monitored postoperatively. A trained staff member should be physically present in the immediate recovery area at all times and should observe the patient's condition, including skin color, respiratory rate and effort (chest rise), response to verbal or physical stimulation, and any signs of agitation or inability to be roused. Once patients are reasonably awake, they may be joined by a family member or friend, if space permits in the recovery area.