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Dr. Kenneth C. Lewis, MD
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Kenneth Lewis is an anesthesiologist practicing in Fruita, CO. Dr. Lewis 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. Lewis also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. Kenneth C. Lewis, MD
- Fruita, CO
- Northern Arizona University
- Accepting new patients
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What are the side effects of a local anesthetic?
Unless you have an allergic reaction which is very rare there are no real side effects to a local aesthetic other than a short term regional lack of sensation which is the reason READ MORE
Unless you have an allergic reaction which is very rare there are no real side effects to a local aesthetic other than a short term regional lack of sensation which is the reason for that medication.
Where does your mind go when under anesthesia?
In the context that you use the word “mind”, that is simply the state of awake consciousness. A general anesthetic temporarily halts the sense of consciousness and any memory during READ MORE
In the context that you use the word “mind”, that is simply the state of awake consciousness. A general anesthetic temporarily halts the sense of consciousness and any memory during that period of time.
Does general anesthesia increase risk of DVT?
The general anesthetic itself is unlikely to affect your clotting process. However, remaining immobile for many hours may put certain body regions at risk due to the lack of movement READ MORE
The general anesthetic itself is unlikely to affect your clotting process. However, remaining immobile for many hours may put certain body regions at risk due to the lack of movement and the muscular mechanism of aiding in return venous flow through the system.
Does finger surgery require local anesthesia?
Most finger surgery can be done under local anesthesia or what is described as a regional block where the entire arm could be put off to sleep. If the patient has extreme anxiety READ MORE
Most finger surgery can be done under local anesthesia or what is described as a regional block where the entire arm could be put off to sleep. If the patient has extreme anxiety or if the duration of surgery is expected to extend beyond the normal duration of action of local anesthetics or regional block then that patient can undergo general anesthesia
