Hi @ajremy,
I'm not a doctor, but I know spinal anaesthetics (the one given to you that keeps you awake during surgery) is mostly given to a patient undergoing lower limb (used for most operations below the waist) while the surgery involving the upper limb area (chest, neck, etc) require general anaesthetics (the one that makes you sleep) only.
As for the doctor singing, some talk to you to distract you from thinking on what is going on or generally keep your mind off and somehow keep you alert during the duration of the surgery. The electricity going off is just not professional, I wonder why they do not have backup generator.
Both are safe techniques in safe hands. Remember safety depends on patient condition, anesthesiologist’s expertise, facilities available in operation theatre, etc.
Well told story. Well done. Keep steeming.
Great info bro. The singing part was annoying though, I'd have prefered him talking to me.
@ajremy, I can understand given the intensity of the situation.