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...
Do you pee under general anesthesia?
You could lose sphincter control and pee. Many procedures we order fully cath. Also for intake and output. READ MORE
How do you reverse memory loss after anesthesia?
You could be confused after general anesthesia and some sedatives. But it's for a short time. READ MORE
Why does it take so long to wake up from anesthesia?
People with metabolic problems (hypothyroidism), the elderly, etc., are prone to recover slowly. READ MORE
How do you get rid of brain fog after anesthesia?
Just rest READ MORE
What drugs are used to reverse anesthesia?
They are called musc relaxants reversals. We have many types that acts by different mechanisma. Older are Neostigmina.Edrophonium or Enlon. Regonol Newest is Bridium or Sugammadex Combined with atropine they help recover musc function READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for a 4 year old for dental work?
I believe under professional, expert hands, yes. But that doesn't mean free of complications. READ MORE
Is knee arthroscopy done under general anesthesia?
This procedure could be done under any type: Geta, spinal, or local with IV sed. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for knee arthroscopy?
Could be geta, spinal, or local with IV sed. READ MORE
Is manipulation under anesthesia considered surgery?
Manipulation needa gen anesthesia so is a major procesure. The answer is yes READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for total knee replacement?
We usually prefer spinal block. But geta is also an option. READ MORE
Can you catch a disease from anesthesia?
Coronavirus is a major concern. You could get it in an operating room during a procedure. Now we include this risk in our consent. READ MORE
How is anesthesia safer for seniors?
Senior patients are riskier for anesthesia. That's why we prefer local or regional anesthesia for them. But if we don't have options, general is then administered with a very good setting pre-op. READ MORE
Can rotator cuff surgery be done with a local anesthetic?
Yes. Regional infraclavicular blocks are a very good option. In our hospitals, we use it a lot with good responses. READ MORE
Why do they put you to sleep for a colonoscopy?
No. IV sedation. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia used for ankle surgery?
Could be done under spinal or general anesthesia or Bier block. READ MORE
Does knee surgery require general anesthesia?
Not always. Could be done under local and iv sedation and under spinal block READ MORE
How long does ulnar nerve block last?
1 to 2 hours READ MORE
How long does a radial nerve block last?
1 to 2 hours READ MORE
How long does an intercostal nerve block last?
Around 2 hours. READ MORE
How can I flush anesthesia out of my system?
There is not a flushing of anesthesia from body. It depends on your age, general conditions, and length of procedure. 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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