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Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias, MD
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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...
Do kids need anesthesia before being taken for a CT scan?
Little kids are not very cooperative and move a lot as I have seen in my long experience. They need to be sedated for certain procedures and should be managed by trained anesthesia READ MORE
Little kids are not very cooperative and move a lot as I have seen in my long experience. They need to be sedated for certain procedures and should be managed by trained anesthesia personnel and should be carefully monitored.
Is plavix( clopidogrel ) a blood thinner?
In my practice, I recommend to hold plavix 5 preop in this type of procedure. Plavix is an antiplatelet agent. Consult with cardio for the alternatives you have.
Good luck READ MORE
In my practice, I recommend to hold plavix 5 preop in this type of procedure. Plavix is an antiplatelet agent. Consult with cardio for the alternatives you have.
Good luck
Good luck
Is laughing gas ok for someone with anxiety?
N2O, known as laughing gas, is associated with hallucinations. If you are a very nervous person, then you need to be sedated with a stronger medication like benzodiazepine or maybe READ MORE
N2O, known as laughing gas, is associated with hallucinations. If you are a very nervous person, then you need to be sedated with a stronger medication like benzodiazepine or maybe you could need a general anesthetic. Consult with your dentist.
Chance of serious complication from anesthesia?
All anesthetics have a risk..no matter even if it is a local. The clue is to put yourself under the care of an adequately trained professional and follow instructions.
What decides the medication before my surgery?
Premedication is very important in anesthesia. In the past, all patients were premedicated before arriving. I believe because of cost, this changed. But a well premedicated patient READ MORE
Premedication is very important in anesthesia. In the past, all patients were premedicated before arriving. I believe because of cost, this changed. But a well premedicated patient is more cooperative and have less complications.
Nausea after surgery
And i have to add.The day before surgery..avoid..fatty foods.avoid
spicy foods..avoid alcoholic beverages . Just take light meals.And try to
rest.
spicy foods..avoid alcoholic beverages . Just take light meals.And try to
rest.
