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 is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
I recommend you see your cardiologist before your surgery. There are certain drugs we prefer for cardiac patients. READ MORE
What are the side effects of dental anesthesia?
Effects of local anesthesia READ MORE
Does everyone act weird after anesthesia?
Some people could present personality changes after general anesthesia or IV sedation. Adverse drug reaction. READ MORE
Why is my mother acting confused after anesthesia?
Certain drugs could affect behavior, especially the elderly. READ MORE
Why should you not drink alcohol after anesthesia?
General anesthetics are almost metabolized by the liver. Drinking etoh could lead to liver impairment. READ MORE
How do you detox after general anesthesia?
Rest, plenty of water, no alcohol, no smoking, no drugs, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and multivitamins. READ MORE
Can you wear contacts for a short anesthesia procedure?
My recomendation is no. During anesthesia eyes sectetion could be less. And dryness can produce corneal lessions READ MORE
Can you eat before dental anesthesia?
No. You should be fasting 8 hrs. READ MORE
Is it normal to get headaches after surgery?
Yes. Headache is a common complaint. READ MORE
How long does anesthesia affect you after surgery?
You could be free of anesthesia effects in some hours, 2-3 hrs. There are people that need more. Saw cases up to 24 hrs. You shouldn't sign any legal paper in 24hrs. READ MORE
Why can't my son sleep after anesthesia?
General anesthetics could be disturbing in very old and in very young. Agitation, panic, and nightmares could occur, but will be fine in some days. Consult a pediatrician if they persist more than 24 hours. READ MORE
How long after anesthesia can you drink water?
If you are not vomiting in 2 or 3 hours, you can drink water. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause panic attacks?
Yes. Certain psychiatric problems get worst due to anesthesia drugs. READ MORE
How long does it take to feel normal after general anesthesia?
Maybe in 2 or 3 hours READ MORE
Does anesthesia make your heart rate slow?
Yes. There are drugs that can cause your heart go slow or bradicardic READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause an irregular heartbeat?
Sometimes there are arytmias under gen anesthesia and are normal for us READ MORE
Does anesthesia affect heart rate?
Yes. Some drugs give you tachicardia others bradicardia. READ MORE
How is general anesthesia given to kids?
I try always to start an IV access so induction could be easy done. If we couldn't start IV access, then inhalation by mask is selected. The goal is to make the experience less traumatic as possible. There is a local anesthesia, Emla, that helps with kids. Ask your doctor. READ MORE
How long does the epidural procedure take?
All depends. If the patient is overweight or has an anomaly in the lumbar spine, it could be more time. But usually in an expert's hands, it could be minutes. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for people over the age of 80?
Anesthesia is not decided by age. It's important to consider the patient's condition and procedure. 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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