EXPERT
Dr. Thomas J. Rick
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Thomas J. Rick is a top Anesthesiologist in Phoenix, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Thomas J. Rick is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Thomas J. Rick is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Thomas J. Rick is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Thomas J. Rick is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
Dr. Thomas J. Rick
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Hahnemann University
- Accepting new patients
No results found
What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
General anesthesia is indicated for an intra-abdominal procedure such as an appendectomy. This enables relaxation of the abdominal wall in addition to analgesia and amnesia.
How long does local anesthesia last?
Good question. It depends on the local anesthetic drug, concentration, and volume injection, as well as the site if injection. Exparel is the longest acting, ~3 days. Bupivicaine/Ropivicaine READ MORE
Good question. It depends on the local anesthetic drug, concentration, and volume injection, as well as the site if injection. Exparel is the longest acting, ~3 days. Bupivicaine/Ropivicaine ~3 hours. Lidocaine ~1 hour.
What type of anesthesia is used for herniated disc surgery?
General anesthesia is almost universally used to facilitate spine surgery.
Can local anesthesia make you sleepy?
Local injection can indeed change one's sensorium, especially if a considerable dose was injected. A normal, healthy person should metabolize this local anesthetic in a few hours. READ MORE
Local injection can indeed change one's sensorium, especially if a considerable dose was injected. A normal, healthy person should metabolize this local anesthetic in a few hours.
How long does rhinoplasty surgery last?
Depending on the surgeon and actual surgery required, rhinoplasty usually is about a 1-2 hour procedure.
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Anesthesia options for cataract surgery include retro or peribulbar block with or without sedation...or topical with mild-moderate sedation.
Do I need to meet with an anesthesiologist before my surgery?
You will meet your anesthesiologist for a history and physical
Are you asleep during a colonoscopy?
Usually, colonoscopy is performed under deep IV sedation. This has become standard of care.
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
If your surgery involves a true local infiltration without a nerve block, then you should have no problem driving. However, if a nerve block - such as femoral, interscalene, axillary, READ MORE
If your surgery involves a true local infiltration without a nerve block, then you should have no problem driving. However, if a nerve block - such as femoral, interscalene, axillary, adductor canal, or popliteal nerve block - was performed, you should wait until the block is entirely resolved and you have full motor strength.
What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
Potential side affects of general anesthesia, depending on your age, comorbidities, and sensitivity to medications include:
-Short-term cognitive impairment
-Temporary shivering READ MORE
Potential side affects of general anesthesia, depending on your age, comorbidities, and sensitivity to medications include:
-Short-term cognitive impairment
-Temporary shivering post-op
-Itching, post-op nausea, and constipation from narcotics
-Short-term cognitive impairment
-Temporary shivering post-op
-Itching, post-op nausea, and constipation from narcotics
What anesthetic is used for a root canal?
Root canal procedures are usually performed with a local anesthetic injection to block pain transmission through the dental nerve root. No sedation is usually required, but pre-procedure READ MORE
Root canal procedures are usually performed with a local anesthetic injection to block pain transmission through the dental nerve root. No sedation is usually required, but pre-procedure supplementation with oral narcotic or Valium-type sedative is reasonable.
How long does it take to wake up after surgery?
Likely less than 30 minutes to wake up after general anesthesia
Does a colonoscopy hurt with sedation?
No, a colonoscopy is usually performed under deep IV sedation with propofol. If lighter sedation is given, i.e., Versed + narcotic, there may be a slight incidence of recall and READ MORE
No, a colonoscopy is usually performed under deep IV sedation with propofol. If lighter sedation is given, i.e., Versed + narcotic, there may be a slight incidence of recall and discomfort. If an anesthesia provider is involved, you will almost certainly receive deep sedation with propofol.
What kind of anesthesia is used for discectomy?
Spine surgery is usually performed in prone position (face down) under general anesthesia.
Do they sedate you in hospice?
Hospice patients are only sedated when required.
Is general anesthesia safe for 9 year old child?
General anesthesia is certainly safe for children when administered and monitored by the appropriate professional. I recommend ensuring that the anesthesia is provided by an anesthesiologist, READ MORE
General anesthesia is certainly safe for children when administered and monitored by the appropriate professional. I recommend ensuring that the anesthesia is provided by an anesthesiologist, a doctor of medicine who has completed a full residency training program in the specialty of anesthesiology. If the surgery is a dental procedure, I do not recommend consenting to allow the dentist and/or the dental nurses administer the anesthesia, especially in an office setting. =20
Are you awake during appendix surgery?
Appendectomies are usually performed under general anesthesia, but could certainly be done with a spinal block or even epidural block.
Is local anesthesia used during breast biopsy?
Excisional breast biopsies and lumpectomies can be done with local and sedation, but are also often done under general anesthesia.
What type of anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
General endotracheal anesthesia is the best choice for laparoscopic procedures.
