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 stay in your system for months?
Anesthesia will get out of your system okay in 24-48 hrs. READ MORE
How will anesthesia be rationed during the coronavirus?
We are performing only emergency or urgent procedures. We reserve icu and ventilators for very ill covid patients. READ MORE
Can you have anesthesia with an irregular heartbeat?
We prefer you have a complete cardiac evaluation before surgery. READ MORE
Is hospice anesthesia still given with the overwhelming amount of people dying?
Hospice anesthesia finality is to make those days less painful. READ MORE
Can children go on a ventilator if they have covid-19?
Yes..if they need it. READ MORE
Will my daughter's tonsil surgery be postponed?
All elective procedures will be on hold during the pandemic. READ MORE
Is hospice anesthesia still being used during the coronavirus?
Believe this doesn't make changes. READ MORE
Are heart surgeries requiring anesthesia being canceled due to covid-19?
All elective procedures are in hold. READ MORE
Are elective procedures requiring anesthesia being postponed?
Yes. Will be in hold. But many centers starting now. READ MORE
Is dental anesthesia still being used for procedures?
Yes. Still using. READ MORE
How often do epidurals not work?
It's rare. READ MORE
Why can't you get an epidural with low platelets?
You could develop a hematoma and paraplegia. READ MORE
How long does general anesthesia affect the body?
As long as is needed. As long as the procedure length. READ MORE
Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
You should discontinue at least for 1 to 2 weeks. Depends on the medication. READ MORE
What platelet count is too low for an epidural?
Less than 100.000 READ MORE
Is local anesthesia safer than general?
All anesthesia has risk But local anesthesia has less risk. READ MORE
How do they bring you out of anesthesia?
Once the procedure is ended, gases are discontinued and muscular relaxant reversal are administered. Oxygen is given 100% and you will recover. You will be observed in a unit PACU before transferring to ward or d/c home for at least 2 hrs. READ MORE
How is anesthesia different from a ventilator?
Ventilator is the machine that breathes for you during surgeries under general anesthesia. READ MORE
How do you detox your body from anesthesia?
Don't know a way for detox as you say. You should rest..sleep, drink plenty of water. That's all. READ MORE
Is it normal to have a bad headache after anesthesia?
Some people experience headache after anesthesia, especially with a spinal block. 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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