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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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How long does ulnar nerve block last?
Max 6-10 hours
How long does local anesthetic last after a dental implant?
Can last up to 6 hours
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
General endotracheal anesthesia
Why is anesthesia dangerous for the elderly?
Anesthesia is not dangerous unless you have undiagnosed medical condition
How can I make local anesthesia less painful?
Before injection of local anesthetic, numb the skin with local anesthetic patch.
How long does local anesthesia last for hand surgery?
Depends on local anesthetic used. Can be 10+ hours.
How do you detox after general anesthesia?
Medication metabolized. Drink plenty of fluids and get good sleep.
Why do local anesthetics cause vasodilation?
Interfere with sodium and calcium in cell membrane
Will my son feel nauseous after anesthesia?
Not necessarily
Will I be asleep during an endoscopy?
Moderate sedation
How long does anesthesia affect your memory?
Max 24-48 hours. It depends on what medication given and the metabolism of the drug with individual patients.
Can you get nerve damage from a nerve block?
Yes you can
How do you get rid of brain fog after anesthesia?
Sleep it off.
What kind of anesthesia is used for knee arthroscopy?
Local anesthesia, regional block,spinal
When can I eat after spinal anesthesia?
You can have ice chips and fluids right after surgery. Solid foods depends on the type of surgery, usually 4-6 hours after surgery.
Why would you sedate a stroke patient?
Some patients become restless and anxious, so sedation will calm them down.
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
General endotracheal anesthesia
Can a sedated person hear you?
Yes, a sedated person can hear. It also depends how deep the sedation is.
Why is my mouth so dry after anesthesia?
Some anesthesia medications cause dryness as a side effect, especially atropine and glycopyrolate.
Does dental anesthesia have side effects?
Depends on the local anesthesia, like lidocaine with epinephrine can have side effects or anaphylactic reaction.
