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Michael Panger

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Michael Panger is an anesthesiologist practicing in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Panger 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. Panger also might help manage pain after an operation.
Michael Panger
  • Charleston, West Virginia
  • West Virginia University
  • Accepting new patients

How do you detox after general anesthesia?

No need. Your body metabolizes the drugs

Is it normal to lose hair after general anesthesia?

It is a recognized issue post-op, but probably related to surgical stress as opposed to anesthesia drugs.

What are the side effects of regional anesthesia?

Nerve injury from the block is a very rare occurrence, but mostly side effects are mild like drop in blood pressure or increased heart rate.

What is considered regional anesthesia?

Any time a group of nerves is blocked, like spinal or arm block in the neck. Anything distal is called a peripheral nerve block.

Can spinal anesthesia give you a headache?

Yes, it is specifically called a post-dural puncture headache (PDPHA) and can last for awhile unless treated.

Why does it take so long to wake up from dental anesthesia?

Dentists typically use long acting drugs

How long does it take for spinal anesthesia to wear off?

Depends on the drug used, anywhere from an hour to 3 hours

What drugs are used for regional anesthesia?

Local anesthetics mostly with the occasional extra drug to make it last longer.

Where is regional anesthesia injected?

Usually in a place closer to the where the main branches of nerves are together, i.e, neck, armpit, or spinal cord. Occasionally in a more distal location if amenable.

Do you breathe on your own under general anesthesia?

Possible. Sometimes breathing is controlled, sometimes only supported

What are the side effects of a local anesthetic?

One is potential allergy, but very rare. The other is too much given, resulting in toxicity with potential for seizures or cardiac arrest.

What surgeries use local anesthesia?

Local anesthetics can be used in any surgery for post-op pain control

What is the fastest way to recover from anesthesia?

There is nothing you can do to accelerate the process.