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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 stay in your system for months?
Anesthesia will get out of your system okay in 24-48 hrs.
How will anesthesia be rationed during the coronavirus?
We are performing only emergency or urgent procedures. We reserve icu and ventilators for very ill covid patients.
Can you have anesthesia with an irregular heartbeat?
We prefer you have a complete cardiac evaluation before surgery.
Is hospice anesthesia still given with the overwhelming amount of people dying?
Hospice anesthesia finality is to make those days less painful.
Can children go on a ventilator if they have covid-19?
Yes..if they need it.
Will my daughter's tonsil surgery be postponed?
All elective procedures will be on hold during the pandemic.
Is hospice anesthesia still being used during the coronavirus?
Believe this doesn't make changes.
Are heart surgeries requiring anesthesia being canceled due to covid-19?
All elective procedures are in hold.
Are elective procedures requiring anesthesia being postponed?
Yes. Will be in hold. But many centers starting now.
Is dental anesthesia still being used for procedures?
Yes. Still using.
How often do epidurals not work?
It's rare.
Why can't you get an epidural with low platelets?
You could develop a hematoma and paraplegia.
How long does general anesthesia affect the body?
As long as is needed. As long as the procedure length.
Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
You should discontinue at least for 1 to 2 weeks. Depends on the medication.
What platelet count is too low for an epidural?
Less than 100.000
Is local anesthesia safer than general?
All anesthesia has risk But local anesthesia has less risk.
How do they bring you out of anesthesia?
Once the procedure is ended, gases are discontinued and muscular relaxant reversal are administered. Oxygen is given 100% and you will recover. You will be observed in a unit PACU
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Once the procedure is ended, gases are discontinued and muscular relaxant reversal are administered. Oxygen is given 100% and you will recover. You will be observed in a unit PACU
before transferring to ward or d/c home for at least 2 hrs.
before transferring to ward or d/c home for at least 2 hrs.
How is anesthesia different from a ventilator?
Ventilator is the machine that breathes for you during surgeries under general anesthesia.
How do you detox your body from anesthesia?
Don't know a way for detox as you say. You should rest..sleep, drink plenty of water. That's all.
Is it normal to have a bad headache after anesthesia?
Some people experience headache after anesthesia, especially with a spinal block.
