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Dr. Deborah Cahill, MD
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Deborah Cahill is an anesthesiologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Cahill ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Cahill also might help manage pain after an operation.
44 years
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Dr. Deborah Cahill, MD
- Providence, RI
- University of Massachusetts
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What kind of anesthesia is used for D and C?
Typically it is a heavy sedation or light general anesthesia. It’s dependent upon your BMI and the anesthesiologist’s preference in discussion with your doctor. But it should be READ MORE
Typically it is a heavy sedation or light general anesthesia. It’s dependent upon your BMI and the anesthesiologist’s preference in discussion with your doctor. But it should be a simple and quick procedure without an extensive anesthetic.
Does a D&C hurt with local anesthesia?
Yes. Just the injection would be uncomfortable. As a woman, I’d like sedation. If your OB/GYN recommends a local block I’d at least like sedation for the block.
Can shoulder surgery be done without general anesthesia?
Depends on your exact shoulder problem. Most rotator cuff surgeries are performed with a preop brachial plexus block ( nerve block). Usually, some degree of sedation is also required READ MORE
Depends on your exact shoulder problem. Most rotator cuff surgeries are performed with a preop brachial plexus block ( nerve block). Usually, some degree of sedation is also required and requested by the surgeon. The degree of sedation or crossing over to general anesthesia depends on the effectiveness of the block if you have sleep apnea, and the preference of an anesthesiologist. All this can be discussed before surgery with your anesthesiologist.
Can general anesthesia cause stomach issues?
PostOp nausea is very common. There are certain types of surgery that are highly associated - GYN; inner ear; breast surgery and gastric bypass surgery. But some people are just READ MORE
PostOp nausea is very common. There are certain types of surgery that are highly associated - GYN; inner ear; breast surgery and gastric bypass surgery. But some people are just more susceptible to postOp nausea. Be sure to tell your anesthesiologist because there are meds that target different receptors and can be given ahead of time. Or the anesthesia can be altered. So be sure to have that conversation.
Why do kids wake up crying after anesthesia?
Even some adults wake up crying. Obviously more common in children because they don’t always c on prehensile what is happening to them. Anesthesia disinhibits your usual coping READ MORE
Even some adults wake up crying. Obviously more common in children because they don’t always c on prehensile what is happening to them. Anesthesia disinhibits your usual coping mechanisms and the stress and fear that were covered up preop come out as the brain is emerging. It also depends on the length of surgery and meds given. Very quick cases make it difficult to get a calm wake-up. The best approach is to prepare your child and if he wakes up crying that it’s ok and common.
Can you be sedated for a CT scan?
Yes you can. But first I would try without anesthesia. Perhaps your primary md could give you a small dose of ativan to take just before the CT. CT's are not very frightening or READ MORE
Yes you can. But first I would try without anesthesia. Perhaps your primary md could give you a small dose of ativan to take just before the CT. CT's are not very frightening or claustraphobic like an MRI. Your insurance may not cover anesthesia unless you first try it without. Remember if you go the anesthesia route it's the same as the OR--nothing to eat or drink.
Can local anesthesia cause twitching muscles?
I’m not an expert on local anesthetics and peripheral nerve blocks. I’m assuming that’s what you had. Numbness can last to some degree for days after a nerve block. Muscle twitching READ MORE
I’m not an expert on local anesthetics and peripheral nerve blocks. I’m assuming that’s what you had. Numbness can last to some degree for days after a nerve block. Muscle twitching may just be the nerves coming back at various rates and should subside. But I would definitely contact the surgeon and anesthesiologist if this persists.
Can anesthesia cause insomnia?
It certainly can. Your biorhythms may be disturbed as can cognition. This shouldn’t last unless you are on post op medications that are contributing. Surgery and anesthesia stress READ MORE
It certainly can. Your biorhythms may be disturbed as can cognition. This shouldn’t last unless you are on post op medications that are contributing. Surgery and anesthesia stress your body and mind even for simple procedures. The insomnia could also be residual stress which should pass
How do you detox after general anesthesia?
Hi. There’s no quick way to speed up the process. It all depends on your ability to breathe off the anesthesia gases which are detectable in your blood for 24 hours. A lot of this READ MORE
Hi. There’s no quick way to speed up the process. It all depends on your ability to breathe off the anesthesia gases which are detectable in your blood for 24 hours. A lot of this depends on your duration of anesthesia. You liver and kidneys also metabolize the meds you received. Key is to rest and hydrate
