Obligation of netilat yadayim after surgery under general anesthesia
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Question
Does a state of “loss of consciousness” count as “sleep” with regard to the obligation of netilat yadayim (ritual handwashing)?
The practical difference would be for someone who wakes up from an operation that was under general anesthesia. According to the explanation I received, this is not considered “deep sleep” but rather “loss of consciousness,” during which the person does not feel any pain.
Answer
Shalom u-verachah
It is quite reasonable.
Anesthesia is not sleep.
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