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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
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Can you drink alcohol after a local anesthetic?
Yes, you can. But all with moderation.
Can you get anesthesia if you have heart problems?
Theoretically, you can. Of course, it also depends on the type of heart disease, its acuity, and degree of severity. Depending also on the type of surgery that you need to have, READ MORE
Theoretically, you can. Of course, it also depends on the type of heart disease, its acuity, and degree of severity. Depending also on the type of surgery that you need to have, you may need to have a cardiac anesthesiologist to administer you the anesthetic. There are a lot of ifs, and it all depends, as I said, on your co-existing cardiac disease and its severity, especially as you are only 38 yrs old.
Is hospice anesthesia still being used during the coronavirus?
It depends on the clinic you were visiting and the type of hospice care you require, but moat places are starting again to see patients. You should check directly with the clinic. READ MORE
It depends on the clinic you were visiting and the type of hospice care you require, but moat places are starting again to see patients. You should check directly with the clinic.
Can someone with scoliosis get an epidural?
Theoretically they can. Only extreme situations where the degree of scoliosis is quite significant may make an epidural placement quite challenging. Otherwise, most patients with READ MORE
Theoretically they can. Only extreme situations where the degree of scoliosis is quite significant may make an epidural placement quite challenging. Otherwise, most patients with scoliosis can get an epidural and have it work efficiently.
Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
No. The blood thinners have to be stopped for a specific number of hours or days (depending on the type and dose of blood thinner) before a patient can receive any type of neuraxial READ MORE
No. The blood thinners have to be stopped for a specific number of hours or days (depending on the type and dose of blood thinner) before a patient can receive any type of neuraxial technique (spinal, epidural).
Can spinal anesthesia cause nerve pain?
It could be possible, but it is very rare.It alsi depends on many factors, coexisting diseases, difficulty of spinal technique, reason for spinal anesthesia ( surgical procedure, READ MORE
It could be possible, but it is very rare.It alsi depends on many factors, coexisting diseases, difficulty of spinal technique, reason for spinal anesthesia ( surgical procedure, cesarean section, part of combined spinal/epidural for labor), position after spinal anesthesia technique and so on.To answer correctly you would need many more details.Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Is local anesthesia safe for adolescents?
It is, theoretically. It all depends how "mature" your 12-year old is to cope with the fact that he/she is awake for the surgery.
Will I be asleep during an endoscopy?
Most of the time, you will feel that you are asleep, but what you will get is IV medication that will keep you out of it, so you will feel asleep. This is if you will have an anesthesia READ MORE
Most of the time, you will feel that you are asleep, but what you will get is IV medication that will keep you out of it, so you will feel asleep. This is if you will have an anesthesia team administering your anesthetic.
Why should you not drink alcohol after anesthesia?
It may affect your reaction to the medication after your anesthesia and it may also affect your recovery after anesthesia.
Can anesthesia cause an irregular heartbeat?
Usually no. Unless you have some pre-existing cardiac problems, but otherwise, the chance of that is very small.
How is general anesthesia given to kids?
Depending how old she is (usually if less than 10-12 years old), you can go in the OR with her while she goes to sleep. If she is older, she can get an IV started in the holding READ MORE
Depending how old she is (usually if less than 10-12 years old), you can go in the OR with her while she goes to sleep. If she is older, she can get an IV started in the holding area and then will get some medication to get her more relaxed before going to the OR. If she is younger, she can be given some syrup with the same medication, to relax her. When going in the OR, she will let herself get to sleep by breathing through a small mask getting the gases that will have her asleep. After she is asleep, you will be getting out of the OR. After being asleep, the team will start an IV and give her some medication through the IV. Depending on the surgery she may then get a breathing tube or a special mask above her voice box, called an LMA. She will then continue getting some anesthetic gases through the LMA or the breathing tube. Either one will come out at the end of the case, as she wakes up, but she will not remember that.
I hope this answers your question.
I hope this answers your question.
Do you need anesthesia for an appendectomy?
Yes, you do. Most of times, the procedure is done under general anesthesia, especially if the case is done laparoscopically.
Does anesthesia cause respiratory depression?
Yes, it can, especially with general anesthesia. But the incidence is very, very low.
How will I feel after dental anesthesia?
It should be fine. "Dental" anesthesia usually means nitrous oxide, which goes away very quickly after it is turned off.
How long does local anesthesia for hand surgery last?
Usually a couple of hours.
What is ankle block anesthesia?
An ankle block involved injecting local anesthetic around the ankle for surgery on the foot (surgery on the toes, like bunionectomy). You cannot have ankle surgery under an ankle READ MORE
An ankle block involved injecting local anesthetic around the ankle for surgery on the foot (surgery on the toes, like bunionectomy). You cannot have ankle surgery under an ankle block. If the surgery involves the ankle, either the block has to be done much higher (behind the knee or in the groin) or general anesthesia is a better choice.
What are the advantages of nerve block injections?
A nerve block helps with the post-op pain control, as you will not have pain after the procedure.
What is a block for shoulder surgery?
It is used for post-op pain control. It is usually done either before surgery in the holding area or in the Recovery Room, when you wake up after surgery. It involves injecting READ MORE
It is used for post-op pain control. It is usually done either before surgery in the holding area or in the Recovery Room, when you wake up after surgery. It involves injecting some local anesthetics (numbing medication) on the side of your neck. It will give you anywhere between 12-18 hours of pain relief.
Hope this answers your question.
Hope this answers your question.
