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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Chiba University
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Can a spinal block cause permanent damage?
Most unlikely except for very, very rare case of infection, which should not occur when given by a board certified anesthesiologist in a reputable hospital/clinic.
How do doctors numb your finger before surgery?
The anesthesiologist will inject local anesthetics at the root of the finger to be operated and numb the pain sensation of the finger(s), which will last for half an hour to several READ MORE
The anesthesiologist will inject local anesthetics at the root of the finger to be operated and numb the pain sensation of the finger(s), which will last for half an hour to several hours, depending on the kind and the dose of the particular local anesthetic used.
If the patient is nervous, the doctor may also give a sedative drug, oral and/or intravenous, to treat anxiety.
If the patient is nervous, the doctor may also give a sedative drug, oral and/or intravenous, to treat anxiety.
Are you awake during regional anesthesia?
Yes, but you could get an IV sedation for possible anxiety.
How long does local anesthetic last after surgery?
Depends on the type of local anesthetics used with or without vasoconstrictor (like epinephrine). It should last for 30 minutes to several hours.
Do you have to be intubated for general anesthesia?
Depends on the type and the location of surgery. Most, if not all of intraabdominal, thoracic and oropharyngeal procedures require intubation to protect the airways and breathing. READ MORE
Depends on the type and the location of surgery. Most, if not all of intraabdominal, thoracic and oropharyngeal procedures require intubation to protect the airways and breathing. Minor surgeries on the skin surface can usually be performed without intubation.
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery can be done with topical anesthesia/numbing with or without sedation. It usually does not require general anesthesia.
Do I need to meet with an anesthesiologist before my surgery?
Definitely yes. The anesgthesiologist has to know your health status and the past history of illness, surgery and anesthesia as well as your particular need or preference for READ MORE
Definitely yes. The anesgthesiologist has to know your health status and the past history of illness, surgery and anesthesia as well as your particular need or preference for the type of anesthesia if there are choices under a particular circumstances.
How long does anesthesia take to wear off in a child?
Depends on the type (major vs. minor,) of surgery and and anesthetics but the child should be awake within 30 minutes after the end of surgery although he may be sleepy/sedated READ MORE
Depends on the type (major vs. minor,) of surgery and and anesthetics but the child should be awake within 30 minutes after the end of surgery although he may be sleepy/sedated for a while, depending on the type of anesthetics and sedation.
Do doctors put patients to sleep for hand surgery?
Usually performed with local anesthesia with sedation.
Are you put to sleep for angioplasty?
Yes, the type of anesthesia depends on the type and extent of the angioplasty.
Is general anesthesia required for a bronchoscopy?
Bronchoscopy for adult patients is usually performed safely with topical spray of local anesthetics with or without IV sedation, with or without a nurse anesthetist stand by.
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Bronchoscopy for adult patients is usually performed safely with topical spray of local anesthetics with or without IV sedation, with or without a nurse anesthetist stand by.
E.K. Motoyama, M.D.
E.K. Motoyama, M.D.
