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...
How long does anesthesia last after endoscopy?
About 2 hours. But you can't drive or sign any legal papers within 24 hours. READ MORE
Do you need anesthesia for an appendectomy?
Yes. Can be general or spinal block. READ MORE
How do you get rid of anesthesia headaches?
If headache is due to spinal block, you should go to the emergency room for evaluation. READ MORE
Can spinal anesthesia cause back pain?
Yes. Back pain or headache are complications of spinal block. READ MORE
Can general anesthesia cause muscle pain?
Yes, due to muscular relaxant anectine. READ MORE
Does surgery hurt without anesthesia?
Yes. You need anesthesia. READ MORE
Is sedation for endoscopy safe?
All types of anesthesia have risks. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of too much anesthesia?
Maybe drowsiness or feeling sleepy more that 24 hours post-anesthesia, if you are a healthy person. READ MORE
Does an endoscopy require anesthesia?
Yes. Intravenous sedation. READ MORE
What age is safe for anesthesia?
Sorry. There is no age. Anesrhesia is a risk at any age. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia do you need for endoscopy?
Intravenous sedation READ MORE
Do you need anesthesia for wisdom tooth surgery?
Local anesthesia READ MORE
Does anesthesia cause respiratory depression?
Yes. General anesthesia can cause respiratory arrest, but we help you breathe. READ MORE
How is a burn scar removed?
Sorry, it's not an anesthesia question. READ MORE
Is surgery the only treatment for TMJ?
Sorry, it's not an anesthesia question. READ MORE
How is a brain aneurysm treated?
Sorry, it's not an anesthesia question. READ MORE
What are the side effects of heart stents?
Sorry, it's not an anesthesia question. READ MORE
What are the side effects of face lift surgery?
Sorry, it's not an anesthesia question. READ MORE
Treatment options for children with bone cancer?
Sorry. You should ask a pediatric oncologist. READ MORE
Does an epidural make you feel high?
Epidural will block the pain sensation and give you a numbing sensation. 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
Hobbies / Sports
- Writing/Reading
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