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Dr. John Mensah, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. John Mensah is an anesthesiologist practicing in Adrian, MI. Dr. Mensah 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. Mensah also might help manage pain after an operation.
38 years
Experience
Dr. John Mensah, M.D.
- Adrian, MI
- Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il
- Accepting new patients
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Is general anesthesia preferred for a colonoscopy?
General anesthesia is preferred. Alternatively, one could have a Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), also called conscious sedation whereby you have sedation but not deeply asleep. READ MORE
General anesthesia is preferred. Alternatively, one could have a Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), also called conscious sedation whereby you have sedation but not deeply asleep.
Is general anesthesia safe for tonsil surgery?
General anesthesia is the only way to go. The airway has to be secured to avoid aspiration of blood.
Do you need to be sedated for a prostate biopsy?
Prostate biopsy could be performed with just local anesthetics without any sedation. Most biopsies are done in the urologist’s office.
Can you get local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
General anesthesia is preferred. Local anesthesia will be extremely uncomfortable for the patient.
Is general anesthesia used during thyroid surgery?
Thyroidectomy could only be done under general anesthesia. The airway is protected with an endotracheal intubation.
Is general anesthesia used for an appendectomy?
Most appendectomies are performed under general anesthesia because the surgeons use laparoscopic instruments to avoid making big incisions. For open appendectomies through a Mcburney READ MORE
Most appendectomies are performed under general anesthesia because the surgeons use laparoscopic instruments to avoid making big incisions. For open appendectomies through a Mcburney incision you could have a regional anesthetic like spinal.
Do you get general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
General anesthesia is the only way to make patients comfortable for gastric sleeve surgery.
What kind of anesthesia is done for kidney stone removal?
General anesthesia is the most common for kidney stones removal. However, could occasionally use regional anesthesia like spinal or epidural.
Is local anesthesia selected for colon biopsy?
General anesthesia is preferred. You will be more comfortable and very safe. Also general anesthesia allows the endoscopist to get a better biopsy.
Can I have colon surgery under local anesthesia?
General anesthesia is the best choice for any bowel surgery.
Can local anesthesia cause liver issues?
Some local anesthetics called amide are metabolized by the liver. Small doses of local anesthetic will not affect the liver that much. It should be safe to use the local anesthetic. READ MORE
Some local anesthetics called amide are metabolized by the liver. Small doses of local anesthetic will not affect the liver that much. It should be safe to use the local anesthetic.
How long is anesthesia for hand surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery and also the skill of the surgeon. For example: carpal tunnel surgery usually takes about 30 minutes. Open reduction and internal reduction of READ MORE
It depends on the type of surgery and also the skill of the surgeon. For example: carpal tunnel surgery usually takes about 30 minutes. Open reduction and internal reduction of a fracture could take about 2 hours. Rest assured that you will never wake up before the end of the surgery.
How long will sedation last after a colonoscopy?
About 30 minutes after the procedure. However, some of the drugs could affect you for 24 hours. So we recommend that you don’t operate a vehicle for 24 hours. Also, you can’t make READ MORE
About 30 minutes after the procedure. However, some of the drugs could affect you for 24 hours. So we recommend that you don’t operate a vehicle for 24 hours. Also, you can’t make any legal decisions for 24 hours.
What kind of anesthesia is used for ankle joint surgery?
You could have a regional anesthetic that consists of a popliteal block and adductor canal block with sedation of propofol. Alternatively you could have a spinal/epidural with READ MORE
You could have a regional anesthetic that consists of a popliteal block and adductor canal block with sedation of propofol. Alternatively you could have a spinal/epidural with sedation.
Lastly, you could have a general anesthetic.
Lastly, you could have a general anesthetic.
How do you clear your lungs after anesthesia?
Deep breathing and coughing. You could use incentive spirometer for deep breathing.
Do they give you local anesthesia for tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy requires general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. The possibility of bleeding requires protection of the airway.
What type of sedation is used for gallbladder surgery?
General anesthesia for gallbladder surgery. You cannot have the procedure done with only sedation. Preoperatively, you will given a sedative with versed, an anti-anxiety drug. READ MORE
General anesthesia for gallbladder surgery. You cannot have the procedure done with only sedation. Preoperatively, you will given a sedative with versed, an anti-anxiety drug.
Can you get local anesthesia for chronic knee pain?
I would advise you to see an orthopedic surgeon if you have chronic knee pain. Any local anesthetic into the knee joint for pain control would only be temporary relief.
What type of anesthesia is used for back disc surgery?
General anesthesia is preferred. You could also do it with spinal or regional anesthesia depending upon the level of the operation.
Can local anesthesia be done for inguinal hernia surgery?
Yes. Local anesthesia with sedation could be helpful for inguinal surgery.
