Suresh Krishnan
Anesthesiologist
1165 A, E Cherry Street Troy Missouri, 63379About
Suresh Krishnan, MD, DLO, works for Interventional Pain Care in Troy, Missouri. He specializes in a variety of pain including general pain syndrome, heck, neck, spine and extremity care, to phantom limb pain. Prior to working in the United States, Dr. Krishnan was an ear, nose and throat surgeon in India, and remains board certified. He has also held chief positions in several hospitals and surgical clinics in Guam.
Education and Training
Stanley Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Pain Medicine
Provider Details
Suresh Krishnan's Expert Contributions
What type of anesthesia is used for vitrectomy?
Usually local anesthesia with injections an topical anesthetics combined with sedation is used, although general anesthesia can be used as well. READ MORE
Can you pass under general anesthesia if you are over 70?
Risks are inherent with anything you do out of the norm. In general, the risks with general anesthesia are less than driving a car on the highway. It all depends on your general health condition. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia cause nerve damage?
It is possible if the medication is injected into the nerve directly READ MORE
Can I take painkillers before local anesthetic?
You can take non-narcotic painkillers before local anesthesia, provided it is not going to increase the chance of bleeding during surgery. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for hip surgery?
Most people prefer general anesthesia. Some surgeons like to use epidural or spinal anesthesia as well. Both of these have their pros and cons. READ MORE
How long does lidocaine last after surgery?
Usually lasts 2 to 3 hours READ MORE
How do you inject a local anesthetic into a wound?
You should be a qualified medical professional to do such a thing. READ MORE
Do they put a tube down your throat for general anesthesia?
In standard practice, an endotracheal tube is placed into the wind pipe. Another device that is used is called the LMA. It all depends on the type of surgery you are going to have. READ MORE
Can you talk during conscious sedation?
Yes it is possible to talk during conscious sedation READ MORE
Can a sedated person hear you?
It is possible to hear while sedated. Depends on the level of sedation. Usually possible with level 1 and 2 level, 3 maybe, and level 4 usually not. READ MORE
What drugs are used to reverse anesthesia?
I assume the question is about general anesthesia. The most important reversal is for muscle relaxants, which is reversed with neostigmine. If the patient has too much narcotics on board, it is reversed by giving low dose of naloxone. If the patient has too much of benzodiazepines, then it is reversed by using flumazenil. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Is regional anesthesia safe?
Regional anesthesia is fairly safe. Any procedure can have issues and complications. READ MORE
Is anesthesia safe for heart patients?
Depends on the condition of your heart. If the surgery is critical, then the risk versus benefit should be considered. Anesthesia is fairly safe in most cases, provided adequate monitoring can be placed. The greatest risk would be the degree of surgical stress and the duration of the surgery. READ MORE
Does twilight anesthesia require intubation?
As long as you do not stop breathing and become hypoxic, you do not need to be intubated. READ MORE
Can you have general anesthesia without intubation?
Yes, you can have what you call as total intravenous anesthesia, provided you meet some criteria. READ MORE
Can I go under anesthesia after a concussion?
Yes, you can as long there is a clear understanding of the results of the concussion and your level of functioning, by the anesthesiologist. READ MORE
How long does vomiting last after anesthesia?
Most people, the vomiting does not last long at all. The incidence is very low. Usually, you are given anti nausea meds before the surgery so that you don't wake up vomiting. You vomit persistently if you are one of those people who have a very sensitive chemo receptor trigger zone. READ MORE
Can you sleep after local anesthesia?
If you had local anesthesia block and you are comfortable, assuming it was for an extremity surgery, you sleep, provided you have no post-op complications. READ MORE
Can a nerve block cause a blood clot?
I have not heard of such a complication. It must be an unusual situation for the blood clot to develop spontaneously. If the needle causes injury to the nearby blood vessel, the leaked blood can cause a clot. READ MORE
How is epidural anesthesia performed?
Using a special needle, the epidural space is entered by loss of resistance technique. Through this needle a catheter is placed in the epidural space. The needle is removed and the catheter is left in place. Through the catheter anesthetic medication is injected. The anesthetic numbs the desired area and the patient feels minimal to no pain. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Internships
- New York Methodist Hosptial
Fellowships
- Northwestern University (Pain Management)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Interventional Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Pain Medicine
What do you attribute your success to?
- Building a Relationship with the Patients with a Real Concern for them and their Needs- Great Communications
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