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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
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Do you feel pain during anesthesia awareness?
It depends. You should not feel pain, but subconsciously, you might get anxious.
How many types of anesthesia exist?
General
Regional
These two are most common.
Regional
These two are most common.
Why do they tape your eyes shut during surgery?
Yes we do to protect your conjuciva from injury like possible scratches
Is anesthesia bad for your heart?
No anesthesia is very safe and every anesthesiologist knows how to do cardiac cases.
How long does rhinoplasty surgery last?
1-2 hours usually. But cases can vary depending on difficulty.
What kind of anesthesia is used for hand surgery?
Local anesthesia. Regional block most common.
What anesthesia will be used for my breast reduction surgery?
General-LMA or GETA
Is local anesthesia given during a tooth extraction?
Yes usually lidocine
Who will be giving me anesthesia?
Anesthesiologist- who is MD subspecialized in anesthesia. Residency is 4 years training.
What anesthesia is used for childbirth?
-IV pain medication, intermittent
-Continuous pain medication
-Epidural
-Combined spinal-epidural
-Continuous pain medication
-Epidural
-Combined spinal-epidural
Can you eat or drink before a nerve block?
You can drink clear beverage 2 hours before surgery
Why is anesthesia dangerous for children?
Anesthesia is not dangerous for children if it's done correctly.
What kind of anesthesia is used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
Regional block with GETA general endotracheal anesthesia
Can a spinal block cause permanent damage?
Absolutely not if done correctly
Where do you inject lidocaine for toenail removal?
You can inject it around base of the toe or you can do ankle block
How long does anesthesia last after a C-section?
Spinal anesthesia up to 2-3 hours. Epidural 1-2 hours.
When can I eat after spinal anesthesia?
Ice chips immediately. Solid food 2 hours.
How long does spinal anesthesia last?
Max2-3 hours
