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...
Does anesthesia affect your heart?
Yes. You could have arrhythmias, high blood pressure under anesthesia. READ MORE
Can I be asleep for my oral surgery?
Maxillofacial sugery is done under geta READ MORE
Will my daughter be put to sleep for a dental procedure?
Many dental surgeons use general anesthesia in their offices. Consult with him if he can give her an ansiolitic to take before surgery. READ MORE
Is it possible to have an MRI done under general anesthesia?
MRI settings in many hospitals are not prepared for geta. Instead, we could give you IV sedation. READ MORE
Are root canals done under general anesthesia?
Not all dental offices have the equipment and personnel for general anesthesia. Could be done in hospital and will add more costs. Suggest you talk with your doctor for prescription of a sedative to be taken in the morning of surgery. READ MORE
What are the side effects of general anesthesia?
Most common side effects are nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, weakness, and drowsiness. READ MORE
Do you get put to sleep for a nose job?
Many plastic surgeries of the nose are done under local anesthesia and IV sedation. If the patient is very scared, then it's better geta. READ MORE
Does general anesthesia affect an unborn baby?
Yes. Baby could be depressed by general anesthetics. With low apgar scores READ MORE
Can you drink anything before having anesthesia?
You must be npo. Including water. At least 6 hrs before surgery READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used during finger plastic surgery?
Yes. They will inject local anesthesia. READ MORE
Can a rhinoplasty be done with local anesthetic?
Yes. Almost all are done with local anesthesia and iv sedation. READ MORE
Is anesthesia used during eye surgery?
No needles just eyes drops. READ MORE
Is anesthesia used during dental filling?
Sometimes they just spray anesthetic. But you should consult with your dental surg READ MORE
Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Geta is indicated for tonsilectomy READ MORE
Are you awake when you have an angiogram?
Yes. You are awake. Anesthesia is local READ MORE
Which anesthesia is better for C section?
When deciding the type of anesthesia for a C-section, the diagnosis is very important. And we make the choice of what anesthesia is best indicated, either geta or regional. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause blurry vision?
In anesthesia, we use lubricant for eyes that can cause blurred vision. But disappear minutes or hours after. There are also some drugs that could cause it also. But soon disappear. READ MORE
Can anesthesia change your personality?
In the elderly, sometimes they present episodes of disorientation and agitation. Patients with a previous history of psychiatric disorders could present schizoid symptoms. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause a stroke?
Yes. Patients with a history of uncontrolled BP and patients taking blood thinners are at high risk for CVA. READ MORE
Can you lose your memory after anesthesia?
Maybe some patients can be confused, but memory disorders will disappear in a matter of hours. 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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