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 local anesthesia?
There is variation from patient to patient. You will feel numbnees of area. Maybe could feel dizzines or drowsiness. Some people feel nausea or vomiting. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for a rhinoplasty?
Could be done under local anesthesia and iv sedation or general endo. READ MORE
Is a CT scan done under anesthesia?
No. No anesthesia is required for this procedure READ MORE
Is lidocaine a local anesthetic?
Xylocaine is a short acting local anesthetic. Last about 1.5 hours to 2 hours. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for finger surgery?
Believe it's not necessary. Many hand surgeries are done under regional blocks. If you need sedation, ask your anesthesiologist. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for arthroscopic shoulder surgery?
Shoulder surgery could be done under regional block or geta. You must discuss it with your anesthesiologist. READ MORE
Are you awake for ankle surgery?
If regional anesthesia is administered, you will be sedated. In case of geta, you won't remember. READ MORE
How long does a nerve block last after toe surgery?
About 1.5 hours or 2 hours. READ MORE
Is an epidural the same as a nerve block?
Epidural is a type of regional anesthesia administered in the spinal column epidural space. A nerve block is administered in the territory of peripheral nerves. It's not the same. READ MORE
How long does it take for anesthesia to put you to sleep?
You won't believe how quickly you are put to sleep. At the count of 1..2..3, you will be out!! READ MORE
How is hospice anesthesia different from other anesthesia?
Hospice anesthesia deals with terminal patients' pain. You will improve their quality of life either by one technique or another. READ MORE
How long does a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
Drugs used for regional block last around an hour and a half to two hours. READ MORE
What is a block for shoulder surgery?
A regional block for shoulder surgery is administred using some techniques. In my country most popular is infraclavicular guide by sono. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a nerve block?
Nerve block side effects are those of local anesthetics used. Could be dizziness..drowsiness..nausea..vomiting. READ MORE
How dangerous is anesthesia and appendicitis surgery for kids?
All types of anesthesia have risks. But with new drugs and new equipment, these risks are less. READ MORE
Does local anesthesia make you feel tired?
Effects of local anesthesia vary from patient to patient. But you could feel weak. READ MORE
Can you eat the day before local anesthesia?
Yes. But you have to be fasting at least 6 hours before procedure. READ MORE
Can anesthesia make you tired for days after?
General anesthesia effects usually least hours. But could be longer in sensitive patients. Some types of muscular relaxants could make you feel muscular pain or tiredness or even weakness, but will disappear in less than 24 hours. If you keep feeling weak or tired, consult your doctor to have blood exams for hemoglobin and electrolytes. READ MORE
What are the advantages of an anesthesia epidural?
First is there's no need for intubation. Second, you will have longer analgesia. And third, cardiovascular changes are less than with spinal block. READ MORE
Does a spinal anesthesia for a C-section hurt?
Anesthesiologist will inject local anesthesia first so discomfort is minimal. Cooperation from the patient makes it quick and easy. READ MORE
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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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