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Dr. George A. Mampilly
Anesthesiologist
Dr. George Mampilly is an anesthesiologist practicing in LAFAYETTE, LA. Dr. Mampilly 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. Mampilly also might help manage pain after an operation.
41 years
Experience
Dr. George A. Mampilly
- LAFAYETTE, LA
- Saint Johns Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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Are root canals done under general anesthesia?
Root canals are rarely done under general anesthesia. They are most often done with local anesthesia and possibly some light IV sedation. General anesthesia is not without risks READ MORE
Root canals are rarely done under general anesthesia. They are most often done with local anesthesia and possibly some light IV sedation. General anesthesia is not without risks and local with IV sedation avoids some of those risks. The sedation should help you overcome your nervousness.
Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Absolutely will have anesthesia. A hundred years ago they were done in the doctors office with no general anesthesia. Nobody would even think of doing a tonsillectomy without READ MORE
Absolutely will have anesthesia. A hundred years ago they were done in the doctors office with no general anesthesia. Nobody would even think of doing a tonsillectomy without general anesthesia these days and there are no surgeons left who would even be willing to try to do it without anesthesia.
What are the side effects of general anesthesia?
There are an endless list of side effects, but a short list follows: nausea, vomiting, sore throat, damage to teeth & gums, and headache. The anesthesia consent that you will sign READ MORE
There are an endless list of side effects, but a short list follows: nausea, vomiting, sore throat, damage to teeth & gums, and headache. The anesthesia consent that you will sign before undergoing anesthesia should give you a better listing of all the potential side effects and complications. But do not let that scare you. If you are in good health, general anesthesia is incredibly safe nowadays.
Do you get put to sleep for a nose job?
Yes, a nose job is a fairly painful procedure and no surgeon would likely attempt it without the aid of general anesthesia.
How do you feel after general anesthesia?
Every patient is different. But in general one can expect to be a bit groggy when they first wake up and will get progressively more awake. However if pain medicines are administered READ MORE
Every patient is different. But in general one can expect to be a bit groggy when they first wake up and will get progressively more awake. However if pain medicines are administered after arrival in the recovery area, a patient will very likely fall back into a comfortable sleep. Some patients may experience nausea upon awakening from anesthesia and that can be an unpleasant feeling.