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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

How long does it take to wake up after surgery?

Young people metabolism is fast
She should have no problem to wake up

What are the after effects of anesthesia?

Sleepiness
Might take 24 hours to fully recover

Can you eat before local anesthesia?

No
You never know if that can turn to general anesthesia

Why is my son hyper after anesthesia?

Nothing to do with anesthesia

How long before my surgery should I stop taking blood thinners?

Confirm with your doctor
Depend what blood thinners you on
She must give you clear answer

Are children given anesthesia for cavity fillings?

Yes
Lidocaine to anesthesia tooth

How long are you under anesthesia for a septum surgery?

Not very long. Depends on how fast is the surgeon and how complicated is the procedure. Approximately 2 hours.

Is anesthesia used during eye surgery?

A small amount of sedation 1 hour before.

How do you prepare a patient for anesthesia?

Calming exercises. Meditation and good sleep.

Does a D&C hurt with local anesthesia?

No, it doesn’t hurt if you are given a small amount of sedation.

Can shoulder surgery be done without general anesthesia?

Yes, an Interscalene nerve block and little sedation should do it.

Can local anesthesia cause twitching muscles?

Yes, but it is not dangerous. Usually transient. Goes away without a sequel.

Do you swallow under anesthesia?

No, under general anesthesia, your bulbar (tiny neck muscles) are paralyzed. If you become light under anesthesia and you intubate, this will protect you from aspiration.

How does a local anesthetic work?

Local anesthesia numbs nerve fibers which transmit pain to the brain. We numb those. Fibers for pressure are thicker and not necessary to numb, so you might feel pressure and tugging, READ MORE
Local anesthesia numbs nerve fibers which transmit pain to the brain. We numb those. Fibers for pressure are thicker and not necessary to numb, so you might feel pressure and tugging, but no pain.

What are the side effects of having spinal anesthesia?

Other than being numb for about 2-3 hours, nothing else.

What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?

GETA- general endotracheal anesthesia