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Dr. Evans Amune, MD
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Evans Amune is an anesthesiologist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Amune 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. Amune also might help manage pain after an operation.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Evans Amune, MD
- Orlando, FL
- Tver State Med Inst- Tver (Kalinin)- Russia
- Accepting new patients
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Can anesthesia make you tired for days?
Yes. Especially general anesthesia
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cough?
Yes. Report that to your anesthesiologist. We often can suppress it.
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Can you drink alcohol after a local anesthetic?
No. Because often local anesthetic is supplemented with intravenous anesthetic which contraindicate alcohol. Moreover you can be “numb” and alcohol result in disinhibition and READ MORE
No. Because often local anesthetic is supplemented with intravenous anesthetic which contraindicate alcohol. Moreover you can be “numb” and alcohol result in disinhibition and poor judgement.
How long can numbness last after dental work?
Anywhere from 4-8 hrs depending on the agent used
Why is anesthesia dangerous for the elderly?
Often there are co- morbidities and very poor liver and kidney clearance of drugs increasing chances of side effects.
Can spinal anesthesia cause nerve pain?
Yes, if not done correctly .
How long will my back hurt after a spinal block?
Not more than 24 hours
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Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
No. Not recommended.
Is local anesthesia safe for adolescents?
Yes. Just has to be dosed properly given height and weight.
How will I feel after dental anesthesia?
You most likely feel numb for 3-4 hours. This may be from chewing effectively.
What is ankle block anesthesia?
An ankle block anesthesia is injection of numbing medication like lidocaine around the ankle to numb the nerves supplying sensation to the foot. When correctly done your foot will READ MORE
An ankle block anesthesia is injection of numbing medication like lidocaine around the ankle to numb the nerves supplying sensation to the foot. When correctly done your foot will be numb.
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Are you put to sleep for finger surgery?
Patients have a choice when it comes to finger surgery. They can get a block and not go to sleep or can have a light general anesthetic.
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When can I eat after spinal anesthesia?
Usually 12 hrs
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How long does spinal anesthesia last?
It may last anywhere from 2.5–6hrs depending on the type of local anesthetic that was used.
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What are some potential side effects of local anesthetics?
Usually none. But may experience a bitter taste in your mouth and mild dizziness can occur. Serous side effects like seizures are rare when too much is injected or gets into an READ MORE
Usually none. But may experience a bitter taste in your mouth and mild dizziness can occur. Serous side effects like seizures are rare when too much is injected or gets into an artery.
Do they put you to sleep for retinal detachment surgery?
Yes. They do.
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