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Dr. VIRGIL MANICA, M.D.

Anesthesiologist

Dr. VIRGIL MANICA is an anesthesiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. MANICA 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. MANICA also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. VIRGIL MANICA, M.D.
  • Boston, MA
  • Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy In Bucharest
  • Accepting new patients

Do you get sedated for hand surgery?

It is better to be asleep.

Is it safe to get anesthesia with diabetes?

As long as your glucose level is stable and within normal limits, there are no problems. If your glucose levels would be pretty high, the surgical outcome may increase the risk READ MORE
As long as your glucose level is stable and within normal limits, there are no problems. If your glucose levels would be pretty high, the surgical outcome may increase the risk of infection postop.

How long does vomiting last after general anesthesia?

It depends. Very important to start eating lighter foods initially and advance the diet as tolerated. Usually the vomiting should subside in a couple of days.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
It depends. Very important to start eating lighter foods initially and advance the diet as tolerated. Usually the vomiting should subside in a couple of days.Sent from my Galaxy

Can you be put under anesthesia for laser eye surgery?

It is done in the doctor's office and usually it is done without any anesthesia doctors present. So patients are not put to sleep for laser eye procedures.Sent from my Galaxy

What kind of anesthesia is used for endoscopic sinus surgery?

General anesthesia. You will be intubated ( have a breathing tube) and will be totally out.Sent from my Galaxy

Are you put to sleep for liposuction?

It depends on how extensive it is. Most of the time, yes.

Does cyst removal require general anesthesia?

It all depends on the location of the cyst and its size. Some of them could be removed with local anesthesia and IV sedation, but others require general anesthesia. It is hard READ MORE
It all depends on the location of the cyst and its size. Some of them could be removed with local anesthesia and IV sedation, but others require general anesthesia. It is hard to generalize, without knowing its location and size.

Can anesthesia cause diarrhea?

No, not usually. It also depends on your diet and the area of surgery (abdominal).

Why is my blood pressure so high after general anesthesia?

If you never knew you had high blood pressure, sometimes after general anesthesia it may show off and you may need some meds to treat this. You should anyway talk to your primary READ MORE
If you never knew you had high blood pressure, sometimes after general anesthesia it may show off and you may need some meds to treat this. You should anyway talk to your primary care doctor. Sometimes it will go away in a few days. But it is always better to check with your primary care doc.

Can hernia surgery be done with local anesthesia?

It can be done, but you have to be a very motivated patient to get only local anesthesia. But you may need some IV sedation on top of that. This stands for inguinal hernia repair, READ MORE
It can be done, but you have to be a very motivated patient to get only local anesthesia. But you may need some IV sedation on top of that. This stands for inguinal hernia repair, not umbilical or at any other location.

What kind of anesthesia is used for hand surgery?

Usually it is general anesthesia.

How long do headaches last after general anesthesia?

Not too long. Anyway, it is quite unusual to have headaches. Should go away shortly.