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 a spinal injection cause nerve damage?
It's rare. But spinal anesthesia can cause nerve damage READ MORE
Can you be awake during surgery?
Awareness during anesthesia is rare. But yes, could happen. READ MORE
Can you do a colonoscopy without anesthesia?
That will be very difficult, and danger of reflex exist. Don't recommend. At least a sedative must be used. READ MORE
Is a hysterectomy done under general anesthesia?
Hysterectomy could be done under regional or general anesthesia. I reccomend general to my patients. READ MORE
How long does colonoscopy anesthesia last?
It's a short procedure. Maybe 30mins or less than 1 hour. READ MORE
Are you awake for an endoscopy?
No. Intravenous sedation is used. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for an endoscopy?
Intravenous sedation READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for neck surgery?
General endo READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for shoulder surgery?
Could be done under general endo or regional block READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for dental implant surgery?
Local anesthesia READ MORE
What happens if you have surgery while pregnant?
Depends upon your stage of pregnancy. You can have an abortion or premature labor. READ MORE
Are you sedated for a liver biopsy?
Yes. Intravenous sedation READ MORE
Does having scoliosis affect your anesthesia?
I do not believe will be a problem for general anesthesia. But could be one for regional ; epidural or spinal. READ MORE
Can anesthesia affect early pregnancy?
Don't believe will affect pregnancy if it's done under local anesthesia and is not an abdominal procedure READ MORE
Is bunion surgery done under general anesthesia?
Local anesthesia and iv sedation READ MORE
Can you be awake during foot surgery?
Yes. Foot surgery is with local anesthesia and iv sedation. Is not general READ MORE
Is there proof that anesthesia could cause ADHD?
Hello. There is no medical or scientific evidence for that aseveration. READ MORE
Is manipulation under anesthesia effective?
Anesthesia is not curative. You should consult your family doctor. Anesthesia helps to you for no suffering during procedure but do not change the outcome. READ MORE
What are the side effects of having spinal anesthesia?
Hypotension; bradicardia; nausea and vomiting. Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing are same day side effects 24 hrs after; headache is the most common complication and also back pain. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
If open, an appendectomy could be done under regional or spinal anesthesia. Also can be general endoscopy. In the case of laparoscopy appendectomy, general endo is indicated. You must discuss this with your anesthesiologist. 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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