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Steven M. Lasker
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Steven Lasker is an anesthesiologist practicing in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. Dr. Lasker 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. Lasker also might help manage pain after an operation.
39 years
Experience
Steven M. Lasker
- Parsippany, NJ
- The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois
- Accepting new patients
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Is anesthesia safe for a person who suffers with seizures?
If his seizures are well-controlled, he should do just fine under a general anesthetic.
Is it safe for an 86 year old to go under anesthesia?
Age is not considered a factor in anesthesia risk. Mental and physical condition of the patient are determinants of risk.
For a skin grafting procedure, are you given general or local anesthesia?
General anesthesia
Can anesthesia cause depression?
Not likely
What are the possible side effects to anesthesia?
Depends on the surgery and anesthesia type. The anesthesiologist and surgeon will go over these risks prior to the procedure
Will anesthesia have a lasting effect on my blood pressure?
Yes. We frequently manipulate blood pressure during the periphery over the course of treatment.
Is anesthesia risky for a COPD patient?
Depends on the surgery and the anesthesia type. We are experienced at treating COPD patients under anesthesia to get them through safely.
Can anaesthesia lead to neurological issues?
Difficult to assess. Would need to know the procedure and see the anesthesia record
What kind of anesthesia will I be given for my cataract surgery?
Typically done under local anesthesia with or without sedation
Is my fever a side effect of anesthesia?
Depends on the surgery and anesthesia type. It may just be related to atelectasis if the lungs which should clear soon
Should blood thinnners be stopped before a surgery?
In general, yes, but in consultation with your surgeon and cardiologist or other medical practitioner who is monitoring your response to the blood thinners.
Why do I have dry mouth after the anesthesia?
Sometimes dry mouth results for a few hours after surgery due to certain medications used. However, 3 days suggests some other cause such as a lack of fluids.
Is back pain possible after an epidural?
The epidural may cause pain when the injection area is pressed up to a few days like any other needle puncture or cut in the skin. Your pain is more likely due to the stretching READ MORE
The epidural may cause pain when the injection area is pressed up to a few days like any other needle puncture or cut in the skin. Your pain is more likely due to the stretching of ligaments in your back which is a natural result of the pregnancy.
What could happen if I stop breathing under anesthesia?
Actually, we frequently assist and even control your breathing while under general anesthesia.
What can I expert during and after being under anesthesia?
Your anesthesiologist will speak to you about the anesthesia and answer questions and hopefully lay to rest any excessive fears you may have. He will assure you that he will take READ MORE
Your anesthesiologist will speak to you about the anesthesia and answer questions and hopefully lay to rest any excessive fears you may have. He will assure you that he will take good care of you and get you through your procedure safely
Is it safe for me to get an anesthesia after having my insulin injection?
In general, diabetic patients should have their surgery scheduled first in the morning. Usually, they are requested to take 1/2 their insulin dose the night before surgery and READ MORE
In general, diabetic patients should have their surgery scheduled first in the morning. Usually, they are requested to take 1/2 their insulin dose the night before surgery and no insulin the morning of surgery. Glucose monitoring should ensue upon arrival to the pre-op area. Any necessary treatment can then be determined at that time.
Is anesthesia safe for my 87 year old mother?
Without knowing the medical condition of your mother, in general, age unto itself is not a determining factor whether to proceed or not to proceed with anesthesia/surgery
Does anesthesia put extra stress on the liver?
The drugs we administer are not toxic to the liver per se. With a well-managed anesthetic, your father should do fine.
How long does anesthesia last?
Approximately a few hours for standard dental injections
Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?
Depends on the procedure. One would want to be sure that he didn't have a stroke. For instance. if he endured prolonged hypotension or hypoxia. Sometimes it may be an effect of READ MORE
Depends on the procedure. One would want to be sure that he didn't have a stroke. For instance. if he endured prolonged hypotension or hypoxia. Sometimes it may be an effect of depressant drugs that may have been administered during anesthesia. If symptoms are getting better, probably nothing to be too concerned about.
