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 anesthesia give you a headache?
It's possible. Especially with spinal block. READ MORE
What are the chances of not waking up from anesthesia?
Very rare READ MORE
What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
Maybe you are intubated READ MORE
What are the long term side effects of anesthesia after surgery?
Rare READ MORE
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cough?
No. Unless procedure is extreme emergency READ MORE
How do you block the intercostobrachial nerve?
Procedure is done under fluoroscopy and intravenous sedation READ MORE
How do you block a musculocutaneous nerve?
Procedure is done in operating room under fluoroscopy and intravenous sedation READ MORE
What happens if you take too much lidocaine?
You can experience dizziness, somnolence confusion, seizures, coma, and death. READ MORE
Does caffeine affect general anesthesia?
If you take too much caffeine, you can present high blood pressure and tachycardia under anesthesia. Also agitation. READ MORE
Does anesthesia cause respiratory depression?
Respiratory depression is part of anesthesia side effects. When we give general anesthesia, we also induce respiratory depression and just intubate and ventilate. It's also a complication of IV sedation. But we are prepared to deal with this. READ MORE
What medication is used in a nerve block?
Usually we use xylocaine and bupivacaine. READ MORE
How long should you rest after a nerve block?
24 hours after procedure. READ MORE
How do you get rid of anesthesia numbness fast?
Numbness will take its time. You just follow instructions and rest. READ MORE
How do you reverse the effects of local anesthesia?
There is no way to reverse the effects. You just rest. READ MORE
How long can numbness last after dental work?
Maybe 1 to 2 hrs READ MORE
How long does it take for lidocaine to wear off?
1 to 2 hrs READ MORE
Can children undergo dental anesthesia?
Yes, administered by a qualified dentist. READ MORE
How can I make dental anesthesia wear off faster?
No way. Will take around 1 to 2 hrs. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause heart failure?
If you have a heart condition, not knowing...maybe the stress of surgery and anesthesia and the fluid overload could give you a heart failure. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for heart patients?
In patients with heart conditions we use special anesthetics. Also close monitoring of heart function. But risks and complications could appear. 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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