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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 is the chance of a serious complication from anesthesia?
Extremely low, safer than your drive there
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What happens when you can't wake up from anesthesia?
Avoiding a snarky answer, you will wake up. Some people more slowly but usually in a few minutes. Anesthesia is statistically safer than crossing a sidewalk but we don’t give that READ MORE
Avoiding a snarky answer, you will wake up. Some people more slowly but usually in a few minutes. Anesthesia is statistically safer than crossing a sidewalk but we don’t give that a second thought because we are familiar with crossing sidewalks. The unknown can be very scary but you’ll do great!
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Is it possible to have an MRI done under general anesthesia?
That seems excessive. Perhaps a Xanax before the study.
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Can I get anesthesia while removing a port wine stain?
You would have to address that with your provider, but it is done.
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What are the odds of not waking up from anesthesia?
Extraordinarily rare.
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Can you be put under anesthesia for an endoscopy?
Anesthesia, often in the form of sedation, is often used for endoscopes. Ask your physician.
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What kind of anesthesia is used for hemorrhoid surgery?
Definitely ask your anesthesiologist. Many options exist, coming down to your and your surgeon's preferences.
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What should I do before general anesthesia?
Don’t eat anything after midnight. Your surgical staff will discuss what medications you should take or avoid and when to stop clear liquids for safety. From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
Don’t eat anything after midnight. Your surgical staff will discuss what medications you should take or avoid and when to stop clear liquids for safety.
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How long does anesthesia take to wear off in a child?
That depends on the type of anesthesia, the type and length of surgery. A great question to ask your anesthetist. Probably won’t be up to speed day of surgery, but individuals READ MORE
That depends on the type of anesthesia, the type and length of surgery. A great question to ask your anesthetist. Probably won’t be up to speed day of surgery, but individuals do vary in recovery rates.
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What does a dentist use to put you to sleep?
That would depend on the dentist or oral surgeons comfort level and expertise. Some offices will have at least a nurse anesthetist. Ask your surgeon! From Christopher Creighton READ MORE
That would depend on the dentist or oral surgeons comfort level and expertise. Some offices will have at least a nurse anesthetist. Ask your surgeon!
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Are you put to sleep for angioplasty?
Different providers have different preferences. Please ask yours.
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Are you awake during appendix surgery?
I think they are usually done under general but they can be done under local—obviously. It comes down to whether or not it is an emergency (im guessing not since you had time to READ MORE
I think they are usually done under general but they can be done under local—obviously. It comes down to whether or not it is an emergency (im guessing not since you had time to ask this), patient choice, and safety issues. I recommend you discuss with your surgeon and anesthesiologist.
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Is local anesthesia used during breast biopsy?
That is certainly possible. I would suggest asking your surgeon so you can determine what will be best choice for you.
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What type of anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
General anesthesia is typically used for laparoscopic procedures because the gases used to inflate the abdomen in order to do the procedure may cause referred pain to upper body READ MORE
General anesthesia is typically used for laparoscopic procedures because the gases used to inflate the abdomen in order to do the procedure may cause referred pain to upper body that would not be controlled by regional anesthesia.
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What kind of anesthesia is used for adenoidectomy?
General anesthesia, most likely with a breathing tube for safety.
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What is the chance of waking up during surgery?
It is extremely uncommon.
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How long after an anesthetic can I drive?
Two points arise here. When a procedure is done “ under local” that usually means no anesthetic or sedation is involved. However, if you are getting certain blocks or surgical READ MORE
Two points arise here. When a procedure is done “ under local” that usually means no anesthetic or sedation is involved. However, if you are getting certain blocks or surgical procedures, it may still be unsafe to drive afterwards, so I recommend asking the provider this question.
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What drug is used for general anesthesia?
There are several different drugs used for general anesthesia. They may be fused by wright. This is a great question for your anesthesia provider on day of surgery or prepping READ MORE
There are several different drugs used for general anesthesia. They may be fused by wright. This is a great question for your anesthesia provider on day of surgery or prepping clinic if there is one.
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Do doctors use general anesthesia for all oral surgeries?
I suspect that depends on the nature of your surgical procedure. You should definitely ask your oral surgeon.
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Are there different kinds of anesthesia?
While this may not be appropriate to your type of surgery, there are a few types of anesthesia divided into groups call on the first, General Anastasia means you go asleep for READ MORE
While this may not be appropriate to your type of surgery, there are a few types of anesthesia divided into groups call on the first, General Anastasia means you go asleep for the surgery. This may be maintained with a gas also known as an inhalational agent, or IV medication. Sedation is the second Friday and may be combined with the third, which would be a regional anesthesia or nerve blocks depending on the type of procedure you have.
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