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Dr. Charles Boucek, MD
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa
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Is anesthesia given for the root canal?
Many patients undergo root canal treatment by dentists using local anesthesia of the surrounding tissue. Some patients may benefit from sedation or in rare cases from general anesthesia READ MORE
Many patients undergo root canal treatment by dentists using local anesthesia of the surrounding tissue. Some patients may benefit from sedation or in rare cases from general anesthesia but this is usually related to other preexisting conditions. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
How painful is colon resection surgery?
Colon resection surgery is performed under general anesthesia and may be performed as an open procedure with an abdominal incision or sometimes lapraroscopically using a telescopic READ MORE
Colon resection surgery is performed under general anesthesia and may be performed as an open procedure with an abdominal incision or sometimes lapraroscopically using a telescopic camera and several smaller incisions. Post-operative pain can be managed with a combination of oral analgesics often including opioids and with a variety of regional techniques such as epidural, spinal or regional blocks. Each patient has individual pain responses but effective pain relief can be managed. Post operative pain can be expected to resolve with wound healing.
Kidney stones - hydronephrosis - anesthesia
Spinal anesthesia is often possible and appropriate for manipulation of renal stones, but some issues should be considered and could make general anesthesia the preferred choice. READ MORE
Spinal anesthesia is often possible and appropriate for manipulation of renal stones, but some issues should be considered and could make general anesthesia the preferred choice. Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia should not be receiving anticoagulants, have infection at the site of the block and must be able to breath comfortably when supine. The patient must also be cooperative for positioning and the procedure itself. Discharge to home is not common on the same day as a spinal anesthetic.
What anesthesia do you use for a bronchoscopy?
bronchoscopy is a relatively minor but invasive procedure in which a small tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth into the windpipe. While some patients may tolerate READ MORE
bronchoscopy is a relatively minor but invasive procedure in which a small tube with a camera is inserted through the mouth into the windpipe. While some patients may tolerate this with sedation and topical anesthesia, most patients are better off having general anesthesia with breif insertion of a breathing tube.
Can spinal anesthesia cause any issues?
Spinal anesthesia is safe and effective. As with any procedure, there are issues that can affect the choice of anesthesia. It is important to let the anesthesia provider know if READ MORE
Spinal anesthesia is safe and effective. As with any procedure, there are issues that can affect the choice of anesthesia. It is important to let the anesthesia provider know if you are taking blood thinners. Post spinal headache can occur but is rare and usually resolves with time and does not lead to long term problems.
What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
If you stop breathing during anesthesia, the anesthesia provider will assist your breathing using a mask, endotracheal tube or other device.
