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Dr. Parviz Soomekh, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Parviz Soomekh is an anesthesiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Soomekh 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. Soomekh also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. Parviz Soomekh, M.D.
- New York, NY
- Accepting new patients
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What type of anesthesia is done for ear surgery?
What age and what type of ear surgery? Most ear surgery is done under general anesthesia and depending on your medical comorbidities, and length of surgery, you will be intubated READ MORE
What age and what type of ear surgery?
Most ear surgery is done under general anesthesia and depending on your medical comorbidities, and length of surgery, you will be intubated or an LMA would be placed.
Most ear surgery is done under general anesthesia and depending on your medical comorbidities, and length of surgery, you will be intubated or an LMA would be placed.
What kind of anesthesia is used for lung resection?
General anesthesia and a special endotracheal tube will be used and usually special invasive monitoring
Is colonoscopy done under anesthesia?
Colonoscopy is done under deep propofol sedation usually.
What sedation is best for tonsillectomy?
General anesthesia to protect your airway.
How does anesthesia affect the body?
It all depends on what drugs and gases are used for the anesthesia and adjunct medication used. In general, most effects are not permanent unless there is a complication.
How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
In general, anesthesia would completely wear off within 24hrs. Again depends on what is used, if there are blocks in place and what was used, spinal or other regional anesthesia READ MORE
In general, anesthesia would completely wear off within 24hrs. Again depends on what is used, if there are blocks in place and what was used, spinal or other regional anesthesia and if a pump was left in place for pain management.
What kind of anesthesia is used for knee arthroscopy?
Options are general anesthesia and regional suck as spinal or epidural......we can even safely do a knee arthroscopy with sedation and regional nerve blocks!
Are you awake during back surgery?
You have to be a bit more specific. But in general, “back surgery” is done under general anesthesia which means you will not be awake.
How long after dental anesthesia can I drink?
You are encouraged to drink as tolerated after anesthesia. But must also consult your dentist and your specific Anesthesialogist.
Is it normal to have a bad headache after anesthesia?
Most headaches after anesthesia are due to lack of caffeine, hunger or thirst. But can also be a complication if epidural/spinal anesthesia was used, your position and if properly READ MORE
Most headaches after anesthesia are due to lack of caffeine, hunger or thirst. But can also be a complication if epidural/spinal anesthesia was used, your position and if properly protected and padded,....
Is general anesthesia used for ankle surgery?
General anesthesia is an option. It can also be done with regional nerve blocks and spinal anesthesia.
What should I eat after general anesthesia?
It is usually recommended to start slow and see how you tolerate PO intake to reduce nausea. A safe usual choice is crackers and juice....
How do you get rid of numbness from lidocaine?
Generally it should wear off off on its own. The length depends on the strength, dose and also if any adjuncts like epinephrine were used.
Can I take painkillers after local anesthetic?
Please consult your Anesthesialogist
Can you eat or drink before a nerve block?
Whenever having any type of anesthesia, Generally no eating for 8 hrs. Water, black tea and black coffee.....allowed up to 2 hrs prior to surgery.
What kind of anesthesia is used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
An interscalene brachial plexus block with sedation or general anesthesia are the preferred methods of anesthesia. However the patients other medical conditions, length or procedure READ MORE
An interscalene brachial plexus block with sedation or general anesthesia are the preferred methods of anesthesia. However the patients other medical conditions, length or procedure and sometimes preference of Anesthesialogist and surgeon will also play a role.
Can anesthesia cause constipation?
Pain, dehydration and opiates are the main cause of constipation post operation. All medication and other causes should always be taken into consideration.
Can a spinal block cause permanent damage?
There are possible permanent and dangerous complications associated with any procedure and also with spinal anesthesia. The rate is very low, and should be discussed as part of READ MORE
There are possible permanent and dangerous complications associated with any procedure and also with spinal anesthesia. The rate is very low, and should be discussed as part of the proper informed consent taking by your Anesthesialogist.
How do you feel under local anesthesia?
Local anesthesia can be with or without sedation. If it is only local, you will be alert and oriented and local numbing medication injected to the site. And after it sets in, you READ MORE
Local anesthesia can be with or without sedation. If it is only local, you will be alert and oriented and local numbing medication injected to the site. And after it sets in, you will only feel pressure. If it’s accompanied with sedation, you will not remember much of anything and be very comfortable and relaxed.
Is local anesthesia safe?
Local anesthesia is generally very safe.
