Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias MD
Anesthesiologist
Urb Atenas 2nd floor Manati Puerto Rico, 00961About
Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias is an anesthesiologist practicing in Manati, Puerto Rico. Dr. Rodriguez Elias 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. Rodriguez Elias also might help manage pain after an operation.
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The Dead Man
I was answering consults in the ER in 1984, and there was a school of medicine. I supervised students, interns, and residents. I received a call from the resident on duty, "Doc we have a problem and need your help. Please come to the 3rd-floor medicine male ward." I arrived and found a lot of...
My study about propofol in the 80s
In the 80s the Baxter comp asked me to conduct a study of his new hypnotic Propofol. The other anesthesiologists were afraid of this novel drug. But I am brave and bold and said yes. They gave me 200 forms of consent to inform patients they were part of a study. And 200 forms to follow during...
What are the side effects of a spinal block?
Most common is headache..then back pain READ MORE
How do you get rid of back pain after spinal anesthesia?
I recommend you consult a professional. And get back studies. READ MORE
How is a nerve block done for knee surgery?
Could be spinal or local right in knee.. READ MORE
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
A cardiac anesthesiologist will be best for you READ MORE
Can you get anesthesia if you have heart problems?
Cardiac patients can go through anesthesia with precautions and in the hands of a cardiac anesthesiologist. READ MORE
Will my son feel nauseous after anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting is a common side effect of anesthesia. Occurs more in abdominal procedures. It's more common in young woman, but could happen in kids. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia scary for children?
Kids are marvelous. Do not lie to them. He must meet the anesthesiologist before the procedure. Maybe dad or mom could be present during the induction. READ MORE
Which local anesthetic has the longest duration?
Tetracaine. Around 2 or 3 hours, but not in use. Also, bupivacaine, around 2 hrs. If epinephrine is added, could be more. READ MORE
Does local anesthetic affect blood pressure?
Maybe due to stress, and if a vasoconstrictor is added. READ MORE
Can local anaesthetic affect your heart?
Yes. Can cause bradycardia. Others can cause heart blocks. READ MORE
What is local anesthetic systemic toxicity?
Means when you received a repetitive dose and shows toxicity. Means dizziness, arrhythmias, block, seizures, coma, or death. READ MORE
Why do local anesthetics cause vasodilation?
Vasodilation is caused by sympathetic systemic block (i.e., spinal block). READ MORE
How do you get local anesthesia out of your system?
No way. You have to wait until the body washes it out. READ MORE
Can anesthesia stay in your system for months?
No. But there are psychological effects that can remain for months. READ MORE
How does dental anesthesia work?
Dental anesthesia is local. Numbness of the area. Maybe dizzines. READ MORE
Which local anesthetic is the most cardiotoxic?
All anesthestics could be cardiotoxic in great doses. There are certain conduction anomalies that you should avoid one called bupivacaine READ MORE
How do they put babies to sleep for surgery?
Usually, we make indiction by mask inhalation. If there is an IV, we give drugs IV followed by gases. Usually need endo tracheal entubation. READ MORE
Do babies get anesthesia for heart surgery?
The answer is yes. General endo anesthesia READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for a breast biopsy?
Depends upon lession. Could be local with intravenous sedation or general READ MORE
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cold?
No. Unless it's an emergency. It's too risky. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- School of Medicine, San Juan, PR
Professional Society Memberships
- Association of Investigation College Physicians of Puerto Rico
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