Dr. Amanda L. Deskins, DO, MBA
Anesthesiologist
1400 Hospital Dr Hurricane WV, 25526About
Amanda L. Deskins, DO, MBA, is an anesthesiologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Cornerstone Anesthesia PLLC in Hurricane, WV. Furthermore, she has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. As an anesthesiologist, he specializes in the total perioperative care of patients before, during, and after surgery, including anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. Dr. Deskins’ professional journey spans eleven years.
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Education and Training
West Virginia University Anesthesia Residency 2010
West Liberty University MBA 2019
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2006
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
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What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
For obvious reasons, breathing is carefully monitored during sedation and anesthesia. We use three separate monitors alone to monitor breathing: end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2), respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation (SpO2). Anesthesia doctors (MD/DO) and Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) and Anesthesia Assistants (AA) are all extensively trained in airway monitoring and management. If we detect that respirations are less than expected or that our patient is no longer breathing on their own, we are always at the ready to provide assistive breathing or advanced airways (such as endotracheal intubation) if necessary. However, it is not common to require more than assistive breathing during a procedure using sedation. READ MORE
How long should a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
The duration of a nerve block for shoulder surgery can vary depending on the local anesthetic agent used and possible additives. For example, I use a solution of ropivicaine with dexamethasone as an additive which allows a duration of approximately 28-32 hours. How long a block lasts is also patient dependent and can be affected by other systemic issues like diabetes, etc. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- president-elect West Virginia State Society of Anesthesiologists -
- Anesthesiologist General Anesthesia Services Inc 2010 - 2019
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology
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CAMC Teays Valley Hospital
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