Dr. Thomas J. Rick M.D.
Anesthesiologist
4441 East McDowell Road Suite 101 Phoenix Arizona, 85008Rating
4/5
About
Thomas J. Rick, MD, works at a private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. He specializes in the extension of anesthetic and pain management services to patients undergoing surgeries. When Dr. Rick is not at his practice, he can be found working at St. Joseph and Good Samaritan Hospitals.
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Education and Training
Hahnemann University
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology- Anesthesiology
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Thomas J. Rick M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
General anesthesia is indicated for an intra-abdominal procedure such as an appendectomy. This enables relaxation of the abdominal wall in addition to analgesia and amnesia. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia last?
Good question. It depends on the local anesthetic drug, concentration, and volume injection, as well as the site if injection. Exparel is the longest acting, ~3 days. Bupivicaine/Ropivicaine ~3 hours. Lidocaine ~1 hour. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for herniated disc surgery?
General anesthesia is almost universally used to facilitate spine surgery. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia make you sleepy?
Local injection can indeed change one's sensorium, especially if a considerable dose was injected. A normal, healthy person should metabolize this local anesthetic in a few hours. READ MORE
Are there any food restrictions after anesthesia?
No READ MORE
How long does rhinoplasty surgery last?
Depending on the surgeon and actual surgery required, rhinoplasty usually is about a 1-2 hour procedure. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Anesthesia options for cataract surgery include retro or peribulbar block with or without sedation...or topical with mild-moderate sedation. READ MORE
Do I need to meet with an anesthesiologist before my surgery?
You will meet your anesthesiologist for a history and physical READ MORE
Are you asleep during a colonoscopy?
Usually, colonoscopy is performed under deep IV sedation. This has become standard of care. READ MORE
Can I drive after a local anesthetic?
If your surgery involves a true local infiltration without a nerve block, then you should have no problem driving. However, if a nerve block - such as femoral, interscalene, axillary, adductor canal, or popliteal nerve block - was performed, you should wait until the block is entirely resolved and you have full motor strength. READ MORE
What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
Potential side affects of general anesthesia, depending on your age, comorbidities, and sensitivity to medications include: -Short-term cognitive impairment -Temporary shivering post-op -Itching, post-op nausea, and constipation from narcotics READ MORE
What anesthetic is used for a root canal?
Root canal procedures are usually performed with a local anesthetic injection to block pain transmission through the dental nerve root. No sedation is usually required, but pre-procedure supplementation with oral narcotic or Valium-type sedative is reasonable. READ MORE
How long does it take to wake up after surgery?
Likely less than 30 minutes to wake up after general anesthesia READ MORE
Does a colonoscopy hurt with sedation?
No, a colonoscopy is usually performed under deep IV sedation with propofol. If lighter sedation is given, i.e., Versed + narcotic, there may be a slight incidence of recall and discomfort. If an anesthesia provider is involved, you will almost certainly receive deep sedation with propofol. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for discectomy?
Spine surgery is usually performed in prone position (face down) under general anesthesia. READ MORE
Do they sedate you in hospice?
Hospice patients are only sedated when required. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for 9 year old child?
General anesthesia is certainly safe for children when administered and monitored by the appropriate professional. I recommend ensuring that the anesthesia is provided by an anesthesiologist, a doctor of medicine who has completed a full residency training program in the specialty of anesthesiology. If the surgery is a dental procedure, I do not recommend consenting to allow the dentist and/or the dental nurses administer the anesthesia, especially in an office setting. =20 READ MORE
Are you awake during appendix surgery?
Appendectomies are usually performed under general anesthesia, but could certainly be done with a spinal block or even epidural block. READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used during breast biopsy?
Excisional breast biopsies and lumpectomies can be done with local and sedation, but are also often done under general anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for laparoscopic hernia surgery?
General endotracheal anesthesia is the best choice for laparoscopic procedures. READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology, Arizona Society of Anesthesiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Availability, Affordability, Accessibility
Hobbies / Sports
- Drums, Tennis, Fitness
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Anesthesiology
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