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Samuel Fox
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Samuel Fox is an anesthesiologist practicing in Woodbury, NY. Dr. Fox 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. Fox also might help manage pain after an operation.
40 years
Experience
Samuel Fox
- Woodbury, NY
- Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
- Accepting new patients
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What is "twilight" anesthesia used for?
Twilight anesthesia is simply a level of sedation as opposed to general anesthesia. It is used for minor procedures such as a colonoscopy as opposed to actual surgery. Twilight READ MORE
Twilight anesthesia is simply a level of sedation as opposed to general anesthesia. It is used for minor procedures such as a colonoscopy as opposed to actual surgery. Twilight can be combined with a regional anesthetic such as an epidural or spinal for orthopedic surgery for example. But in no way does twilight equate to general anesthesia
Do children experience side effects of anesthesia?
Not usually. Children are in general fearful of both doctors and hospitals. Slight pain and mild nausea are the most common after experiences your child may encounter
For a bronchoscopy, will I need anesthesia?
Mild sedation makes it more comfortable for the patient and easier for the procedure to be performed.
Is it possible to be allergic to anesthesia?
Allergy is possible to certain medications used in anesthesia but is very rare.
What are the possible complications of local anesthesia?
Intravascular injection, infection, inadequate block, and nerve injury are among the most common. However all are exceedingly rare
Sore throat from anesthesia?
Yes. Although this will resolve on its own warm water gargling or hot tea with honey will help in the healing process
My son has a small throat polyp. Will he have to under general anesthesia for the surgery?
Yes, he will need general anesthesia as the polyp may rest on or near the vocal cords. The cords need to be both isolated and somewhat motionless to enable the surgeon proper access. READ MORE
Yes, he will need general anesthesia as the polyp may rest on or near the vocal cords. The cords need to be both isolated and somewhat motionless to enable the surgeon proper access. No worries though, general anesthesia is now very safe, and best wishes to your son!
