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Epidural for L&D
Good question, but I don=E2=80=99t believe there is a direct answer. The number of attempts for epidural catheter placement is under the discretion of the anesthesiologist and READ MORE
Good question, but I don=E2=80=99t believe there is a direct answer. The number of attempts for epidural catheter placement is under the discretion of the anesthesiologist and patient=E2=80=99s willingness to proceed with subsequent efforts. Rare risks continue to be bleeding, nerve damage, infection, and dural puncture with headache.
Will I get general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?
Gold standard for colonoscopy is deep IV sedation with propofol.
How do we overcome fatigue from general anesthesia?
Water/fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minimize narcotics, exercise as
tolerated
tolerated
Is local anesthesia safe for diabetic patients?
Yes, local anesthesia is safe, but may last longer if you have diabetic
neuropathy
neuropathy
Does finger surgery require local anesthesia?
Not necessarily. One could choose general anesthesia or local with IV
sedation.
sedation.
Are you awake during hair transplant surgery?
Usually, hair transplant clients take oral sedation prior +/- during
the procedure. For example, Xanax and Percocet
the procedure. For example, Xanax and Percocet
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
Local +/- IV sedation
Do they put you to sleep to check your colon?
Anesthesia for colonoscopy is usually deep IV sedation with PROPOFOL.
Usually no Airway adjunct, just nasal cannula oxygen
Usually no Airway adjunct, just nasal cannula oxygen
What sedation is selected for hand joint surgery?
Perhaps midazolam, fentanyl, PROPOFOL and digital nerve block with local anesthetic....or general anesthesia.
Can general anesthesia cause brain damage?
General anesthesia does not cause brain damage. In fact, many medications used to achieve general anesthesia actually protect the brain. However, physiologic changes that occur READ MORE
General anesthesia does not cause brain damage. In fact, many medications used to achieve general anesthesia actually protect the brain. However, physiologic changes that occur under general anesthesia can compromise cerebral hemodynamics, including decreases or increases in blood pressure.
Does thyroidectomy require local anesthesia?
No, in fact general anesthesia is preferred.
What type of anesthesia is done for lung biopsy?
General anesthetic provides the best control for lung biopsy
What should I eat after general anesthesia?
Most people have no problem eating and lib postoperatively. If you are prone to post-op nausea or constipation, ease into your diet with bland foods. Stool softeners are helpful READ MORE
Most people have no problem eating and lib postoperatively. If you are prone to post-op nausea or constipation, ease into your diet with bland foods. Stool softeners are helpful if you are continuing narcotics post-op.
How long is local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
I assume you are referring to a biopsy taken during a colonoscopy. In that case, there would be no need for local anesthesia. You would be under IV sedation.
anesthesia along with meth
Rehabilitation from methamphetamine is imperative for you. So please submit to a program to prevent your early demise. As for anesthesia in combination with meth, meth caries READ MORE
Rehabilitation from methamphetamine is imperative for you. So please submit to a program to prevent your early demise. As for anesthesia in combination with meth, meth caries significant risk, mostly related to wide swings in blood pressure and dysrhythmias of the heart. Depending =
Vomitting
Perhaps avoid anesthesia gases by administration of PROPOFOL drip. Also, infiltration of local anesthesia to minimize post-op narcotic requirements.
Which block is used in hand surgery?
Digital blocks or axillary nerve blocks
Can local anesthesia cause long-term side effects?
In theory, the bevel (edge) of the needle used to infiltrate the local anesthesia could potentially shear small nerves, but this is very rare. The actual local anesthetic medications READ MORE
In theory, the bevel (edge) of the needle used to infiltrate the local anesthesia could potentially shear small nerves, but this is very rare. The actual local anesthetic medications cause essentially NO side effects.
Should I stop taking blood thinners before anesthesia?
Best to be off blood thinners like Eliquis and Coumadin for 5 days prior to surgery....and off aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen for 10-14 days. This is due to the increased potential READ MORE
Best to be off blood thinners like Eliquis and Coumadin for 5 days prior to surgery....and off aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen for 10-14 days. This is due to the increased potential for surgical bleeding, not a reaction to anesthetics.
Procedure age limits
Move forward with the treatment.
