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37 years
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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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How long does spinal anesthesia last?
It can be short, about an hour, or longer, up to a couple hours, depending on the medication used. Medication can also be continuously given for longer procedures if needed. From READ MORE
It can be short, about an hour, or longer, up to a couple hours, depending on the medication used. Medication can also be continuously given for longer procedures if needed.
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What type of anesthesia is used for an endoscopy?
Can be awake, sedated, or asleep, breathing on your own usually (total IV anesthesia, or TIVA). Been there myself. I prefer TIVA.
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Can you be awake during foot surgery?
Yes, it is often possible to have foot surgery surgery performed under local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia or regional nerve blocks, depending upon the extent of the surgical READ MORE
Yes, it is often possible to have foot surgery surgery performed under local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia or regional nerve blocks, depending upon the extent of the surgical procedure planned. I would address this issue with your surgeon who will probably be able to help you out with the better answer focused on your specific procedure
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Why is adrenaline given with local anesthetic?
Adrenaline, or epinephrine, causes blood vessels to narrow reducing blood flow to the area of injection so the local anesthetic stays around longer. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Adrenaline, or epinephrine, causes blood vessels to narrow reducing blood flow to the area of injection so the local anesthetic stays around longer.
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Can you die from being put under anesthesia?
Assuming she is relatively healthy—age is relatively less important than, say, uncontrolled heart disease, she should go fine. There are some studies suggesting short term memory READ MORE
Assuming she is relatively healthy—age is relatively less important than, say, uncontrolled heart disease, she should go fine. There are some studies suggesting short term memory effects if multiple snesyhegicsxare given over a short period of time.
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How long does sedation last after an endoscopy?
Usually just a few minutes
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Is spinal anesthesia painful?
Most patients I have had say it is much easier than the IV, so I would say not painful. Had it once myself and it was not painful.
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Is anesthesia important for hospice care?
That would not usually be appropriate unless surgery was needed.
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How do they wake you up from anesthesia?
When surgery is over, the anesthetist will turn the anesthesia off and you will gradually wake up over the next few minutes.
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Can spinal anesthesia cause paralysis?
With friends like that.... While you will not be able to move your legs during active anesthesia (during your surgery) your function will rapidly return afterwards, usually in READ MORE
With friends like that.... While you will not be able to move your legs during active anesthesia (during your surgery) your function will rapidly return afterwards, usually in a few minutes.
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What kind of anesthesia is used for a lumpectomy?
Often local anesthetic, or local with some sedation.
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Are you awake with local anesthesia?
Usually so
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How is local anesthesia given?
By injection into the area being worked on. May sting 3-5 seconds but then you’re numb
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What does waking up from anesthesia feel like?
It feels like the gradual dawning of awareness. Not particularly different from waking up after sleeping.
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What are the side effects of local anesthesia?
Very few.
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Does hand surgery require general anesthesia?
It depends on how extensive the surgery is. Some does not require general anesthesia
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What are the most common side effects of local anesthesia?
Numbness, metallic taste in mouth, ringing in ears (rare). Nerve injury is rare but possible. There are others but all are uncommon.
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Are you awake for hernia surgery?
You can be awake, but the extent of the surgery depending on your specific situation may determine whether you want to be awake or not.
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How can I make local anesthesia wear off faster?
You cannot lower the rate at which your body eliminates local anesthetic. Lidocaine is the shortest acting. Bupivicsine is longest acting commonly used.
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You cannot lower the rate at which your body eliminates local anesthetic. Lidocaine is the shortest acting. Bupivicsine is longest acting commonly used.
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Is it better to have a local or general anesthetic for cysts?
It sounds like a very minimal procedure for which local (numbing medicine) should be more than adequate. If you are squeamish, close your eyes and visualize a nice beach.
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It sounds like a very minimal procedure for which local (numbing medicine) should be more than adequate. If you are squeamish, close your eyes and visualize a nice beach.
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