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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...
Can a spinal injection cause nerve damage?
It's rare. But spinal anesthesia can cause nerve damage
Can you be awake during surgery?
Awareness during anesthesia is rare. But yes, could happen.
Can you do a colonoscopy without anesthesia?
That will be very difficult, and danger of reflex exist. Don't recommend. At least a sedative must be used.
Is a hysterectomy done under general anesthesia?
Hysterectomy could be done under regional or general anesthesia. I reccomend general to my patients.
How long does colonoscopy anesthesia last?
It's a short procedure. Maybe 30mins or less than 1 hour.
Are you awake for an endoscopy?
No. Intravenous sedation is used.
What type of anesthesia is used for an endoscopy?
Intravenous sedation
Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?
General endo
Are you put to sleep for shoulder surgery?
Could be done under general endo or regional block
Are you put to sleep for dental implant surgery?
Local anesthesia
What happens if you have surgery while pregnant?
Depends upon your stage of pregnancy. You can have an abortion or premature labor.
Are you sedated for a liver biopsy?
Yes. Intravenous sedation
Does having scoliosis affect your anesthesia?
I do not believe will be a problem for general anesthesia. But could be one for regional ; epidural or spinal.
Can anesthesia affect early pregnancy?
Don't believe will affect pregnancy if it's done under local anesthesia and is not an abdominal procedure
Is bunion surgery done under general anesthesia?
Local anesthesia and iv sedation
Can you be awake during foot surgery?
Yes. Foot surgery is with local anesthesia and iv sedation. Is not general
Is there proof that anesthesia could cause ADHD?
Hello. There is no medical or scientific evidence for that aseveration.
Is manipulation under anesthesia effective?
Anesthesia is not curative. You should consult your family doctor. Anesthesia helps to you for no suffering during procedure but do not change
the outcome.
the outcome.
What are the side effects of having spinal anesthesia?
Hypotension; bradicardia; nausea and vomiting. Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing are same day side effects 24 hrs after; headache is the most common complication and READ MORE
Hypotension; bradicardia; nausea and vomiting. Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing are same day side effects 24 hrs after; headache is the most common complication and also back pain.
What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
If open, an appendectomy could be done under regional or spinal anesthesia. Also can be general endoscopy. In the case of laparoscopy appendectomy, general endo is indicated.
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If open, an appendectomy could be done under regional or spinal anesthesia. Also can be general endoscopy. In the case of laparoscopy appendectomy, general endo is indicated.
You must discuss this with your anesthesiologist.
You must discuss this with your anesthesiologist.
