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Suresh Krishnan
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Suresh Krishnan is an anesthesiologist practicing in Troy, Missouri. Dr. Krishnan 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. Krishnan also might help manage pain after an operation.
Suresh Krishnan
- Troy, Missouri
- Stanley Medical College
- Accepting new patients
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What type of anesthesia is used for vitrectomy?
Usually local anesthesia with injections an topical anesthetics combined with sedation is used, although general anesthesia can be used as well.
Can you pass under general anesthesia if you are over 70?
Risks are inherent with anything you do out of the norm. In general, the risks with general anesthesia are less than driving a car on the highway. It all depends on your general READ MORE
Risks are inherent with anything you do out of the norm. In general, the risks with general anesthesia are less than driving a car on the highway. It all depends on your general health condition.
Can local anesthesia cause nerve damage?
It is possible if the medication is injected into the nerve directly
Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?
You can take non-narcotic painkillers before local anesthesia, provided it is not going to increase the chance of bleeding during surgery.
What type of anesthesia is used for hip surgery?
Most people prefer general anesthesia. Some surgeons like to use epidural or spinal anesthesia as well. Both of these have their pros and cons.
How long does lidocaine last after surgery?
Usually lasts 2 to 3 hours
How do you inject a local anesthetic into a wound?
You should be a qualified medical professional to do such a thing.
Do they put a tube down your throat for general anesthesia?
In standard practice, an endotracheal tube is placed into the wind pipe. Another device that is used is called the LMA. It all depends on the type of surgery you are going to have. READ MORE
In standard practice, an endotracheal tube is placed into the wind pipe. Another device that is used is called the LMA. It all depends on the type of surgery you are going to have.
Can you talk during conscious sedation?
Yes it is possible to talk during conscious sedation
Can a sedated person hear you?
It is possible to hear while sedated. Depends on the level of sedation. Usually possible with level 1 and 2 level, 3 maybe, and level 4 usually not.
What drugs are used to reverse anesthesia?
I assume the question is about general anesthesia. The most important reversal is for muscle relaxants, which is reversed with neostigmine. If the patient has too much narcotics READ MORE
I assume the question is about general anesthesia. The most important reversal is for muscle relaxants, which is reversed with neostigmine. If the patient has too much narcotics on board, it is reversed by giving low dose of naloxone. If the patient has too much of benzodiazepines, then it is reversed by using flumazenil.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
Is regional anesthesia safe?
Regional anesthesia is fairly safe. Any procedure can have issues and complications.
Is anesthesia safe for heart patients?
Depends on the condition of your heart. If the surgery is critical, then the risk versus benefit should be considered. Anesthesia is fairly safe in most cases, provided adequate READ MORE
Depends on the condition of your heart. If the surgery is critical, then the risk versus benefit should be considered. Anesthesia is fairly safe in most cases, provided adequate monitoring can be placed. The greatest risk would be the degree of surgical stress and the duration of the surgery.
Does twilight anesthesia require intubation?
As long as you do not stop breathing and become hypoxic, you do not need to be intubated.
Can you have general anesthesia without intubation?
Yes, you can have what you call as total intravenous anesthesia, provided you meet some criteria.
Can I go under anesthesia after a concussion?
Yes, you can as long there is a clear understanding of the results of the concussion and your level of functioning, by the anesthesiologist.
How long does vomiting last after anesthesia?
Most people, the vomiting does not last long at all. The incidence is very low. Usually, you are given anti nausea meds before the surgery so that you don't wake up vomiting. You READ MORE
Most people, the vomiting does not last long at all. The incidence is very low. Usually, you are given anti nausea meds before the surgery so that you don't wake up vomiting. You vomit persistently if you are one of those people who have a very sensitive chemo receptor trigger zone.
Can you sleep after local anesthesia?
If you had local anesthesia block and you are comfortable, assuming it was for an extremity surgery, you sleep, provided you have no post-op complications.
Can a nerve block cause a blood clot?
I have not heard of such a complication. It must be an unusual situation for the blood clot to develop spontaneously. If the needle causes injury to the nearby blood vessel, the READ MORE
I have not heard of such a complication. It must be an unusual situation for the blood clot to develop spontaneously. If the needle causes injury to the nearby blood vessel, the leaked blood can cause a clot.
How is epidural anesthesia performed?
Using a special needle, the epidural space is entered by loss of resistance technique. Through this needle a catheter is placed in the epidural space. The needle is removed and READ MORE
Using a special needle, the epidural space is entered by loss of resistance technique. Through this needle a catheter is placed in the epidural space. The needle is removed and the catheter is left in place. Through the catheter anesthetic medication is injected. The anesthetic numbs the desired area and the patient feels minimal to no pain.
