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37 years
Experience
Dr. Christopher P. Creighton, M.D.
- Saint Louis, MO
- Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
- Accepting new patients
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What type of anesthesia is used for kidney stone surgery?
That is an excellent question for your surgeon and may depend on the type of “ surgery”: open flank incision, ureteroscope, or ultrasound. From Christopher Creighton “Quality READ MORE
That is an excellent question for your surgeon and may depend on the type of “ surgery”: open flank incision, ureteroscope, or ultrasound.
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How long does lidocaine last after surgery?
Lidocaine lasts about 45 minutes to 90 minutes after injection in most situations
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What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
Your anesthesiologist or anesthetist will assist your breathing as needed
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Does your heart stop under general anesthesia?
Ordinarily not unless you have a very serious undetected heart condition. Exception is for open heart surgery where the heart is often intentionally stopped but circulation is READ MORE
Ordinarily not unless you have a very serious undetected heart condition. Exception is for open heart surgery where the heart is often intentionally stopped but circulation is maintained by machine.
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What kind of anesthesia is used for umbilical hernia surgery?
Sometimes a small hernia can be fixed under local (numbing) anesthesia, but general (sleeping) is more common.
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Can you have hernia surgery without anesthesia?
Sure you can, but it will be a horrifying experience and I don’t know a surgeon who would do that. Perhaps a neighbor?
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What should you not do after anesthesia?
Although you will get a list more specific to your procedure, some general guidelines for that day are: no driving. No making major financial decisions. “Do not operate heavy equipment” READ MORE
Although you will get a list more specific to your procedure, some general guidelines for that day are: no driving. No making major financial decisions. “Do not operate heavy equipment” is my favorite, so please don’t use your earth mover.
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What are the effects of too much anesthesia?
In any modern, monitored setting, it is very unlikely that you would get “too much” anesthesia. If anything, you might wake up more slowly.
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Is anesthesia dangerous for people over 70?
Of course that depends on the provider. I wouldn’t want an unsupervised nurse providing it. Certain health issues can make it more challenging, but a good anesthesiologist will READ MORE
Of course that depends on the provider. I wouldn’t want an unsupervised nurse providing it. Certain health issues can make it more challenging, but a good anesthesiologist will assess and deal with those or postpone the procedure until they can be optimized.
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What is topical anesthetic gel used for?
Generally used for numbing the skin before a minor procedure,
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Is it common to wake up during a colonoscopy?
No
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Do you need sedation for a gastroscopy?
It would be much more pleasant unless you have no gag reflex.
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Is gastroscopy done under general anesthesia?
Usually, it is.
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Can you brush your teeth before dental anesthesia?
Usually, but don’t swallow anything. The risk is if anything is in your stomach you could vomit and get stomach contents in your lungs. There is normally a time limit for clear READ MORE
Usually, but don’t swallow anything. The risk is if anything is in your stomach you could vomit and get stomach contents in your lungs. There is normally a time limit for clear liquids (like water, coffee without creamer, etc.). In our practice, that is five hours. Your dentist can tell you what their limits are. Ask them.
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Can anesthesia affect your teeth?
You had DENTAL anesthesia and your teeth are sore? Did you have DENTAL procedure that might explain the soreness? No, dental anesthesia does not make your teeth hurt unless you READ MORE
You had DENTAL anesthesia and your teeth are sore? Did you have DENTAL procedure that might explain the soreness? No, dental anesthesia does not make your teeth hurt unless you have an air filled cavity that nitrous oxide diffused into increasing the pressure. But that effect goes away in an hour or two.
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How long does it take for numbing spray to work?
Part of the answer has to with the type of spray, and where it is applied. “Freeze spray”, usually for shots, is ethyl chloride and numbs by cooling. It is instant no matter where READ MORE
Part of the answer has to with the type of spray, and where it is applied. “Freeze spray”, usually for shots, is ethyl chloride and numbs by cooling. It is instant no matter where you apply it, but doesn’t last long. Lidocaine or cetacaine start numbing fastest if used on mucus membranes (in mouth and nose) and over a few minutes if applied over skin. They last a few minutes.
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What anesthesia is used for stitches?
Usually local (numbing) anesthesia only.
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Do they numb you before stitches?
Usually, if there are a few needed.
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How long does the anesthesia last after galbladder surgery?
Not sure where you are located but, as an anesthesiologist and someone who has also had gallbladder surgery, I can tell you that most people are awake within 5-10 minutes of the READ MORE
Not sure where you are located but, as an anesthesiologist and someone who has also had gallbladder surgery, I can tell you that most people are awake within 5-10 minutes of the surgery. Depends on the skills of the person giving you the anesthesia.
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Does your heart stop under general anesthesia?
We hope not! But we are better prepared to respond than anywhere else you might find yourself. Anesthesia is statistically safer than walking on a sidewalk to put it into perspective.
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We hope not! But we are better prepared to respond than anywhere else you might find yourself. Anesthesia is statistically safer than walking on a sidewalk to put it into perspective.
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