EXPERT
Dr. Cynthia V. Kruger, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Cynthia Kruger is an anesthesiologist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Kruger 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. Kruger also might help manage pain after an operation.
23 years
Experience
Dr. Cynthia V. Kruger, M.D.
- Denver, CO
- University of Texas School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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Is local anesthesia for hand surgery safe?
Yes, a local anesthetic block is perfectly safe for both anesthesia and analgesia.
Is general anesthesia safe if you have asthma?
YES, just be sure to talk with your anesthesiologist about symptoms during the preop interview and examination.
Pain medication?
I’m so sorry for the challenge in your time of need. Unfortunately I don’t know anyone in that region, but I might suggest having an open mind to any applicable regional non-opioid READ MORE
I’m so sorry for the challenge in your time of need. Unfortunately I don’t know anyone in that region, but I might suggest having an open mind to any applicable regional non-opioid treatment options and alternative opioid analgesic therapies (buprenorphine, ketamine) while on your search for a new provider. The nearest academic hospital should also have a pain management department as a resource. Wishing you the best of luck.
Can you have hernia surgery without anesthesia?
Unfortunately, no. Hernia repairs cannot be done in an office setting, or without anesthesia.
Is general anesthesia given through an IV?
Hi, Induction of general anesthesia is typically administered via intravenous lines. General anesthesia is then be maintained via inhalational anesthesia gases, or sometimes READ MORE
Hi,
Induction of general anesthesia is typically administered via intravenous lines. General anesthesia is then be maintained via inhalational anesthesia gases, or sometimes via IV (total intravenous anesthesia), depending on individual patient and/or surgical procedure requirements.
Best regards,
CVK
Induction of general anesthesia is typically administered via intravenous lines. General anesthesia is then be maintained via inhalational anesthesia gases, or sometimes via IV (total intravenous anesthesia), depending on individual patient and/or surgical procedure requirements.
Best regards,
CVK
Can anesthesia cause shaking?
Yes, it can. As anesthesia works on the central nervous system, it affects the hypothalamus. Upon emergence from anesthesia, the hypothalamus awakens and can cause patients to READ MORE
Yes, it can. As anesthesia works on the central nervous system, it affects the hypothalamus. Upon emergence from anesthesia, the hypothalamus awakens and can cause patients to shiver in the recovery room.
Hope that answers your question.
Best regards,
CVK
Hope that answers your question.
Best regards,
CVK
Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?
Yes, you will require general anesthesia for cervical surgery.
