Dr. Paul J Fronapfel M.D.
Anesthesiologist
200 Providence Rd Suite 101 Charlotte NC, 28207About
Dr. Paul Fronapfel is an anesthesiologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Fronapfel 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. Fronapfel also might help manage pain after an operation.
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AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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What type of anesthesia is used for hiatal hernia surgery?
Almost always this will be a standard general anesthetic with a breathing tube and anesthetic gas. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia stay in your system?
It depends on the specific local and whether any additives were included. Times range from about 45 minute to 36 hours. READ MORE
Can you have hernia surgery without anesthesia?
Yes, if the surgeon and hernia are amenable to an open procedure with local only. READ MORE
Can rhinoplasty be done under local anesthesia?
Possible, but unlikely...surgeon would have to opine because it would depend greatly on the extent of the planned surgery. READ MORE
Can an appendectomy be done under local anesthesia?
Technically under spinal or epidural if it’s an open procedure, but almost all are done laparoscopically, which would be very uncomfortable under regional anesthesia. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for wrist surgery?
Typically a regional block (injection of local anesthetic to make the arm numb) with sedation, a general anesthetic, or both. READ MORE
Can anesthesia stay in your system for months?
No READ MORE
How do doctors wake you up after anesthesia?
The anesthetic agents are discontinued, and your body metabolizes and/or eliminates them, thus their effects wear off and you awaken. Paul Jacob Fronapfel, M.D. ' READ MORE
How many hours can you be under dental anesthesia?
As many as it takes READ MORE
Can anesthesia stay in your system for months?
No. Extremely unlikely if not outright impossible. READ MORE
What chemicals are in anesthesia?
The answer to this question could compromise an entire book! "Anesthesia" can be administered with a variety of techniques and medications. There are local anesthetics (like lidocaine or novacaine) that can be ester compounds or amide compounds. There are muscle relaxants like succinylcholine or rocuronium, as well as reversal or competitive agents for these medications (e.g., neostigmine, sugammadex). There are intravenous agents like propofol, ketamine, dexmedetomidine, which all have different pharmacology and mechanisms of action. There are benzodiazepines (like ativan or valium), opioids (fentanyl, morphine, etc.). We use volatile halogenated fluorocarbons (inhaled anesthetic agents) and laughing gas. We also use a variety of agents we use to control blood pressure. Paul Jacob Fronapfel, M.D. READ MORE
Can too much anesthesia cause a stroke?
This is a tricky question and difficult to give a concrete answer. Anesthetics can cause low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure can contribute to a stroke. So, the answer is yes, sort of. Typically, we are closely monitoring your blood pressure and respond to low values by treating with medications to bring up the pressure. If someone wasn't responsive or attentive, and low blood pressure persisted for many minutes, this could surely cause a stroke. Paul Jacob Fronapfel, M.D. READ MORE
What is topical anesthetic gel used for?
There are a couple of types...they are used to make things numb (skin, gums, eyes, etc) READ MORE
Is sedation the same as general anesthesia?
No. Sedation typically implies no breathing tube. It can range from light to deep. READ MORE
Can a sedated person hear you?
Yes READ MORE
How soon can you walk after dental anesthesia?
Whenever you feel up to it. READ MORE
What is a ring block in anesthesia?
Likely referring to an ankle or wrist block where, essentially, local anesthetic is injected all the way around the wrist or ankle creating a ‘ring’. This makes the hand or foot numb. READ MORE
How do you anesthetize a finger?
Typically a finger is anesthetized with injections of local anesthetic at the base of the finger on each side. READ MORE
Is there an alternative to anesthesia?
There are sometimes alternatives, but it all depends on what surgery you’re having and what are your underlying health issues. READ MORE
Are there narcotics in anesthesia?
Sometimes READ MORE
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