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Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova, M.D

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Slavka Bulleova is an anesthesiologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Bulleova 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. Bulleova also might help manage pain after an operation.
44 years Experience
Mrs. Slavka N/a Bulleova, M.D
  • Long Beach, CA
  • Charles Univ, Praha
  • Accepting new patients

Do I need anesthesia to get my chipped teeth fixed?

Local anesthesia to areas being worked on.

Is back pain possible after an epidural?

Usually, not your OB doctor should educate you about backaches in and after pregnancy. Pamphlets are available.

Why do I need to meet the anesthesiologist before my surgery?

Depends on the type and extent of surgery and your underlying conditions.

What if my anesthesia stops working in the middle of the surgery?

It is possible depending on the type of anesthesia and anesthesiologist.

Is manipulation under anesthesia effective?

You can. A backache can be multifactorial.

Is epidural anesthesia painful?

No, you might feel pulling and tagging.No pain. Also, light sedation will help you to relax.

Can too much anesthesia kill you?

No. Every medication can be reversed or anesthesia lighten. Blood pressure and all hemodynamic parameters are monitored continuously.

What anesthetic is used for a root canal?

Lidocaine with epi
Works really well

What kind of anesthesia is used for discectomy?

General endotracheal
Prone position