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Dr. Carl Christopher Wesley, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Carl Wesley is an anesthesiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wesley 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. Wesley also might help manage pain after an operation.
19 years
Experience
Dr. Carl Christopher Wesley, M.D.
- Philadelphia, PA
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
- Accepting new patients
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What would cause someone to not wake up from anesthesia?
The causes of delayed emergence are vast. Fortunately, with the advent of short-acting anesthetics, it is extraordinarily rare for someone not to wake up due to anesthesia.
How is a nerve block done for hand surgery?
Nerve block for hand surgery is usually done under ultrasound guidance and carries a low risk for complications. Benefits of nerve block are: less post-op pain, less narcotic use READ MORE
Nerve block for hand surgery is usually done under ultrasound guidance and carries a low risk for complications. Benefits of nerve block are: less post-op pain, less narcotic use (leading to quicker recovery and less nausea), and more blood pressure stability. I would absolutely recommend nerve block for a family member of mine unless there was an absolute contraindication such as coagulopathy, pre-existing nerve damage, or patient refusal. Nerve block for outpatient hand surgery has become standard of care. If I was having hand surgery, I would absolutely ask for a nerve block.
