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Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias, MD
- Manati, Puerto Rico
- Accepting new patients
The Dead Man
I was answering consults in the ER in 1984, and there was a school of medicine. I supervised students, interns, and residents. I received a call from the resident on duty, "Doc...
My study about propofol in the 80s
In the 80s the Baxter comp asked me to conduct a study of his new hypnotic Propofol. The other anesthesiologists were afraid of this novel drug. But I am brave and bold and said...
What are the side effects of a spinal block?
Most common is headache..then back pain
How do you get rid of back pain after spinal anesthesia?
I recommend you consult a professional. And get back studies.
How is a nerve block done for knee surgery?
Could be spinal or local right in knee..
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
A cardiac anesthesiologist will be best for you
Can you get anesthesia if you have heart problems?
Cardiac patients can go through anesthesia with precautions and in the hands of a cardiac anesthesiologist.
Will my son feel nauseous after anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting is a common side effect of anesthesia. Occurs more in abdominal procedures. It's more common in young woman, but could happen in kids.
Is general anesthesia scary for children?
Kids are marvelous. Do not lie to them. He must meet the anesthesiologist before the procedure. Maybe dad or mom could be present during the induction.
Which local anesthetic has the longest duration?
Tetracaine. Around 2 or 3 hours, but not in use. Also, bupivacaine, around 2 hrs. If epinephrine is added, could be more.
Does local anesthetic affect blood pressure?
Maybe due to stress, and if a vasoconstrictor is added.
Can local anaesthetic affect your heart?
Yes. Can cause bradycardia. Others can cause heart blocks.
What is local anesthetic systemic toxicity?
Means when you received a repetitive dose and shows toxicity. Means dizziness, arrhythmias, block, seizures, coma, or death.
Why do local anesthetics cause vasodilation?
Vasodilation is caused by sympathetic systemic block (i.e., spinal block).
How do you get local anesthesia out of your system?
No way. You have to wait until the body washes it out.
Can anesthesia stay in your system for months?
No. But there are psychological effects that can remain for months.
How does dental anesthesia work?
Dental anesthesia is local. Numbness of the area. Maybe dizzines.
Which local anesthetic is the most cardiotoxic?
All anesthestics could be cardiotoxic in great doses. There are certain conduction anomalies that you should avoid one called bupivacaine
How do they put babies to sleep for surgery?
Usually, we make indiction by mask inhalation. If there is an IV, we give drugs IV followed by gases. Usually need endo tracheal entubation.
Do babies get anesthesia for heart surgery?
The answer is yes. General endo anesthesia
What kind of anesthesia is used for a breast biopsy?
Depends upon lession. Could be local with intravenous sedation or general
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cold?
No. Unless it's an emergency. It's too risky.
