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Dr. Ahmed Elborno, MD

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Elborno's areas of clinical expertise include and are not limited to, treatment of neck and back pain with sciatica and pinched nerves ( cervical and lumbar radiculopathies ), failed back syndrome ...
Dr. Ahmed Elborno, MD
  • Elmwood Park, IL
  • Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt
  • Accepting new patients

Can a sedated person hear you?

Yes, he can, even under general anesthesia. This is sometimes called awareness under anesthesia.

What kind of anesthesia is used for colon surgery?

It can be done under general anesthesia as well as epidural for post operative pain management

Can anesthesia cause memory issues?

Yes it does it depends on what memory you are asking about and what type of anesthesia

Are you asleep for an epidural steroid injection?

Yes it can be done under moderate sedation when you are asleep