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Dr. Naixi Li, MD
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Naixi Li is an anesthesiologist practicing in Bronxville, NY. Dr. Li 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. Li also might help manage pain after an operation.
33 years
Experience
Dr. Naixi Li, MD
- Bronxville, NY
- Beijing Med University
- Accepting new patients
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Can you be awake during ear surgery?
No. Too stimulating. It's risky sometimes during surgery if the patient
can't stay still. Therefore, typically, patient has general anesthesia for
ear surgery.
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can't stay still. Therefore, typically, patient has general anesthesia for
ear surgery.
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Sleep apnea and surgery
The sleep apnea needs to be looked into, before the surgery. The recovery will be more challenging without a device
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General anesthesia
Let the anesthesiologist know about your OSA. There is an ongoing protocol to help this situation. Be prepared to stay in the hospital after surgery several hours longer.
What type of sedation is used for ear surgery?
Most times, it’s general anesthesia. Sedation ma not be adequate
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Is colon surgery done wilt local anesthesia?
No. Colon surgery has to be done under general anesthesia.
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What type of anesthesia is used for tonsil surgery?
General anesthesia with endotracheal intubation
anesthesia along with meth
people with hypopituitarism are on steroid supplements. Please contact endocrinologists who follow up this condition and prescribe the supplements. It’s not appropriate to stop READ MORE
people with hypopituitarism are on steroid supplements. Please contact endocrinologists who follow up this condition and prescribe the supplements. It’s not appropriate to stop steroid before surgery, especially when the medication has been taken for more than three months.
What anesthesia is used for lung surgery?
It has to be general anesthesia. Depending on your medical condition, you may:
a) Be kept intubated after surgery for you to recover. If this happens, you'll be in ICU for monitoring.
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It has to be general anesthesia. Depending on your medical condition, you may:
a) Be kept intubated after surgery for you to recover. If this happens, you'll be in ICU for monitoring.
b) Have an arterial line (iv in the artery at the wrist) to monitor your blood pressure closely. This is done after you're put to sleep.
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a) Be kept intubated after surgery for you to recover. If this happens, you'll be in ICU for monitoring.
b) Have an arterial line (iv in the artery at the wrist) to monitor your blood pressure closely. This is done after you're put to sleep.
Best regards,
Naixi
Are you put to sleep for liposuction?
Yes, the patient who needs liposuction is put to sleep. Depending on how big the area is, it can be done either with sedation or general anesthesia. The larger the area, the more READ MORE
Yes, the patient who needs liposuction is put to sleep. Depending on how big the area is, it can be done either with sedation or general anesthesia. The larger the area, the more discomfort it may be, and the more likely general anesthesia is going to be applied.
Best regards,
Naixi Li, MD
Best regards,
Naixi Li, MD
Do you get sedated for hand surgery?
For hand surgery, depending on how much to be operated, it can be pure local anesthesia without any sedation, for example, sometimes, the carpal tunnel release can be done this READ MORE
For hand surgery, depending on how much to be operated, it can be pure
local anesthesia without any sedation, for example, sometimes, the carpal
tunnel release can be done this way.
For more involved surgery, it can be:
a) sedation;
b) sedation plus nerve block;
c) or general anesthesia
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local anesthesia without any sedation, for example, sometimes, the carpal
tunnel release can be done this way.
For more involved surgery, it can be:
a) sedation;
b) sedation plus nerve block;
c) or general anesthesia
Naixi Li, MD
What anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
Laparoscopic procedure requires general anesthesia with intubation.
Best regards,
Naixi
Best regards,
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What anesthesia is used for foot surgery?
Depending on the surgeon, it can be done either local anesthesia plus sedation, or general anesthesia.
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How long does vomiting last after general anesthesia?
It depends on the individual's physical condition. Generally, it lasts less than 24 hrs if it's caused by general anesthesia. Referring to a small set of people, who are super-sensitive READ MORE
It depends on the individual's physical condition. Generally, it lasts less than 24 hrs if it's caused by general anesthesia. Referring to a small set of people, who are super-sensitive to general anesthesia, the vomiting can last several days. Additionally, strong pain medication (such as oxycodone) carries the side effect of nausea and may cause further vomiting.
How long does an epidural last for knee surgery?
Typically, knee surgery is not handled by epidural anesthesia. Instead, it’s under spinal anesthesia. Typically, spinal anesthesia lasts 2-3 hrs which is adequate to cover the READ MORE
Typically, knee surgery is not handled by epidural anesthesia. Instead, it’s under spinal anesthesia. Typically, spinal anesthesia lasts 2-3 hrs which is adequate to cover the surgery. If it’s under epidural, it lasts much longer according to the need of the surgery team, since it can be reduced all the time.
What is it like waking up from general anesthesia?
Waking up from General Anesthesia should feel like waking up from a good night's sleep. Depending on the procedures, sometimes, the surgical pain annoys people. Otherwise, it should READ MORE
Waking up from General Anesthesia should feel like waking up from a good night's sleep. Depending on the procedures, sometimes, the surgical pain annoys people. Otherwise, it should be a pleasant experience.
How should I sleep after spinal anesthesia?
The current spinal anesthesia is very safe, using very small gauged needle. The chance to develop spinal headache is extremely low. There shouldn’t be any special precaution. Naixi READ MORE
The current spinal anesthesia is very safe, using very small gauged needle. The chance to develop spinal headache is extremely low. There shouldn’t be any special precaution.
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How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?
Five to ten minutes, generally. 30-60 min in the recovery room as a regulatory requirement.
