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...
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
No. I do not recommend patients to drive after a surgery, no matter if it's local. Side effects like dizziness or drowsiness could happen. READ MORE
How long does dental anesthesia last?
Local anesthesia will last about one hour. READ MORE
How long does anesthetic for colonoscopy last?
Colonoscopy is done under intravenous sedation. In aprox 2 hours you could be ready to go home. READ MORE
Can I have a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia?
Yes. There are surgeons that perform this under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. READ MORE
How long after sedation can you drive?
I do not recommend patients to drive after sedation. You need an adult to be there with you and drive you home. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause memory loss?
Yes. Could be possible. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause breathing problems?
Yes. Complications like aspiration pneumonia, laringospasm, laringeal edema, bronchospasm pulmonary emboli, atelectasia, or lung collapse could happen. What to do? Do not eat before surgery. Fast for at least 8 hours. Do not smoke for one week before. If you are asthmatic, respiratory therapy before and after surgery. Anti-embolic socks if you are at risk. And always follow your anesthesiologist's advice. READ MORE
What drugs are used in spinal anesthesia?
Bupivacaine or Sensorcaine. READ MORE
What is ankle block anesthesia?
It's a regional anesthesia. Local anesthetic is injected in the ankle area, blocking the sensation of pain to the foot. At least around 1 to 1.5 hours. READ MORE
Is a block anesthetic safe for children to be under?
All anesthetics have risks. But local anesthetics have less risks than general anesthesia. READ MORE
What are the advantages of nerve block injections?
Advantages are you won't need entubation, and will be with longer analgesia. READ MORE
Can you have anesthesia for tooth sealants?
If your doctor has facilities, maybe they will give you sedation. But for dental surgeries in office, my recommendation is local anesthesia only. READ MORE
Is a nerve block safe for seniors?
All anesthesia has risks. But local anesthesia has less risk for elders. READ MORE
Can you eat or drink before a nerve block?
No. You must be fasting at least 8 hours before procedure. READ MORE
Can I exercise after a nerve block?
After any procedure or anesthesia, you must rest. All depends upon the surgery and type of anesthesia. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a nerve block?
Depends upon anesthetic used. For Xylocaine could be around 1 to 1.5 hours . For Bupivacaine will be longer. READ MORE
How long does a nerve block last in the leg?
One to two hours READ MORE
What are the side effects of local anesthesia?
Some people complain of dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, or headache. READ MORE
How long does it take for sedation to wear off?
Takes around 1.5 or 2 hours. READ MORE
Can someone suddenly awaken during general anesthesia?
This rare complication is not supposed to happen, but could happen. More frequent in emergency surgeries, i.e., cesarean section. 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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- Writing/Reading
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