Dr. Virgil S. Manica, MD
Anesthesiologist
750 Washington St Dept. Of Anesthesia Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. VIRGIL MANICA is an anesthesiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. MANICA 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. MANICA also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy In Bucharest MD
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy 1981
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What type of anesthesia is used for prostate surgery?
Either general or spinal anesthesia. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for endoscopic sinus surgery?
General anesthesia. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for hernia surgery?
It depends what kind of hernia repair. If it is inguinal, could be done both under general anesthesia, as well as spinal anesthesia. If it is an umbilical hernia, it needs general anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for knee surgery?
Either spinal or general anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for gallbladder surgery?
General anesthesia. READ MORE
Do you swallow under anesthesia?
Not if you are under general anesthesia. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a nerve block?
Anywhere from 12-18 hours. READ MORE
How can I get over dental anesthesia fast?
It should wear off very quickly, they usually use "laughing gas," which is nitrous oxide, and its effects go away quite fast. READ MORE
How long does nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
Anywhere between 12-18 hours. READ MORE
Can an appendectomy be done under local anesthesia?
Theoretically, yes, but practically I would not recommend it, as there will be enough pain, so you have to be really tough to tolerate that pain. READ MORE
Is anesthesia given based on weight?
Yes, most of the drugs are given based on weight. READ MORE
What can go wrong with anesthesia?
It is a complicated answer. It depends on your co-existing diseases (if any) and type of surgery. Usually, there are no problems, but a lot of potential complications need to be discussed with your anesthesiologist when you give consent for your surgery and anesthesia. READ MORE
What should you monitor during anesthesia?
There is standard monitoring, which includes: Heart rate (pulse), Blood pressure, Oxygen saturation, End Tidal CO2 (breathing), and Temperature. READ MORE
Does alcohol affect local anesthetic?
No. READ MORE
Is topical anesthetic effective?
Yes, it could be. Most of the surgeries done under topical anesthesia are eye surgery procedure. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for an MRI?
For adults, usually no sedation. Not needed, as there is no discomfort. READ MORE
Can I be put to sleep while pregnant?
Absolutely. I would avoid, however, doing it during the first trimester of pregnancy, as that is the period of organogenesis for the baby, so you want to avoid interaction with any drugs. READ MORE
How long does it take to fall asleep with anesthesia?
Seconds. READ MORE
How soon can you walk after dental anesthesia?
Same day. READ MORE
What is a ring block in anesthesia?
Usually a block around a finger, for hand surgery. READ MORE
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