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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...
Can anesthesia give you a headache?
It's possible. Especially with spinal block.
What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
Maybe you are intubated
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cough?
No. Unless procedure is extreme emergency
How do you block the intercostobrachial nerve?
Procedure is done under fluoroscopy and intravenous sedation
How do you block a musculocutaneous nerve?
Procedure is done in operating room under fluoroscopy and intravenous sedation
What happens if you take too much lidocaine?
You can experience dizziness, somnolence confusion, seizures, coma, and death.
Does caffeine affect general anesthesia?
If you take too much caffeine, you can present high blood pressure and tachycardia under anesthesia. Also agitation.
Does anesthesia cause respiratory depression?
Respiratory depression is part of anesthesia side effects. When we give general anesthesia, we also induce respiratory depression and just intubate and ventilate. It's also a complication READ MORE
Respiratory depression is part of anesthesia side effects. When we give general anesthesia, we also induce respiratory depression and just intubate and ventilate. It's also a complication of IV sedation. But we are prepared to deal with this.
What medication is used in a nerve block?
Usually we use xylocaine and bupivacaine.
How long should you rest after a nerve block?
24 hours after procedure.
How do you get rid of anesthesia numbness fast?
Numbness will take its time. You just follow instructions and rest.
How do you reverse the effects of local anesthesia?
There is no way to reverse the effects. You just rest.
How long can numbness last after dental work?
Maybe 1 to 2 hrs
Can children undergo dental anesthesia?
Yes, administered by a qualified dentist.
How can I make dental anesthesia wear off faster?
No way. Will take around 1 to 2 hrs.
Can anesthesia cause heart failure?
If you have a heart condition, not knowing...maybe the stress of surgery and anesthesia and the fluid overload could give you a heart failure.
Is general anesthesia safe for heart patients?
In patients with heart conditions we use special anesthetics. Also close monitoring of heart function. But risks and complications could appear.
