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Felicia Heath
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Felicia Heath is an anesthesiologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Heath ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Heath also might help manage pain after an operation.
Felicia Heath
- Bethlehem, PA
- Ross University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How long does an epidural last for knee surgery?
Great question. That will all depend on the dose you get and when the epidural shuts off. Assuming it’s for intraop only and not run post-op. Once it’s off, you can expect to regain READ MORE
Great question. That will all depend on the dose you get and when the epidural shuts off. Assuming it’s for intraop only and not run post-op. Once it’s off, you can expect to regain feeling and function anywhere between 2-6 hours. Hope that helps!
Is local anesthesia safe for geriatric patients?
Yes very safe!
Is general anesthesia used for an appendectomy?
Yes. It is general anesthesia with an endotracheal breathing tube used for appendectomy. Hope that helps!
How long do you have to wait to breastfeed after anesthesia?
You don’t have to wait at all. It is safe to breastfeed immediately after general anesthesia. It is largely a myth that medicine from anesthesia will be present in any amount in READ MORE
You don’t have to wait at all. It is safe to breastfeed immediately after general anesthesia. It is largely a myth that medicine from anesthesia will be present in any amount in your breast milk. You are good to take care of your baby as soon as you are up for it after your procedure!
How long does vomiting last after general anesthesia?
It is not the norm but it is a risk of general anesthesia. Some risk factors include being female, history of motion sickness, type of surgery, family or personal history of post-op READ MORE
It is not the norm but it is a risk of general anesthesia. Some risk factors include being female, history of motion sickness, type of surgery, family or personal history of post-op nausea and vomiting. There are many techniques to try to prevent this. It should only last about 24hrs after surgery if you experience it. Hope that helps!
What anesthesia is used for foot surgery?
It depends on how extensive your foot surgery is. Typically, it will be done with a nerve block in the pre operative area with local anesthesia under ultrasound to help with pain. READ MORE
It depends on how extensive your foot surgery is. Typically, it will be done with a nerve block in the pre operative area with local anesthesia under ultrasound to help with pain. Then you would likely go off to sleep with general anesthesia for the actual surgery. Hope that helps!
Are you sedated for hemorrhoid surgery?
It depends on what position the surgeon has you in, your risk favors and your anesthesiologist. You may get sedation but there’s also a chance you will get general anesthesia. READ MORE
It depends on what position the surgeon has you in, your risk favors and your anesthesiologist. You may get sedation but there’s also a chance you will get general anesthesia. Your anesthesia team can discuss that in more detail with you if you have specific concerns. Hope that helps!
How should I sleep after spinal anesthesia?
You can sleep how you prefer, in whatever position that is comfortable for you. Your position should have no effect since you will likely not be discharged until the spinal anesthesia READ MORE
You can sleep how you prefer, in whatever position that is comfortable for
you. Your position should have no effect since you will likely not be
discharged until the spinal anesthesia has worn off and well after the
procedure. Hope that helps!
Felicia
you. Your position should have no effect since you will likely not be
discharged until the spinal anesthesia has worn off and well after the
procedure. Hope that helps!
Felicia
How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?
It depends on multiple factors including length of surgery, anesthetic choice and individual characteristics. Patients are woken up immediately after surgery is complete. However, READ MORE
It depends on multiple factors including length of surgery, anesthetic choice and individual characteristics. Patients are woken up immediately after surgery is complete. However, patients often don’t start to recall until they are in the recovery room perhaps 15-30min later. You will likely feel drowsy for the rest of the day. Hope that helps!
Can sinus surgery be done with local anesthesia?
Sinus surgery typically cannot be done with local. Of course that depends on the nature and extent of the procedure. If you are going into a hospital to have it done then I will READ MORE
Sinus surgery typically cannot be done with local. Of course that depends on the nature and extent of the procedure. If you are going into a hospital to have it done then I will assume it is something that cannot be done under local. Your airway has to be protected to prevent the blood from sinus surgery entering your lungs which will require general anesthesia. Hope that helps!
