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
Epidural for L&D
Good question, but I don=E2=80=99t believe there is a direct answer. The number of attempts for epidural catheter placement is under the discretion of the anesthesiologist and patient=E2=80=99s willingness to proceed with subsequent efforts. Rare risks continue to be bleeding, nerve damage, infection, and dural puncture with headache. READ MORE
Will I get general anesthesia for a colonoscopy?
Gold standard for colonoscopy is deep IV sedation with propofol. READ MORE
How do we overcome fatigue from general anesthesia?
Water/fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minimize narcotics, exercise as tolerated READ MORE
Is local anesthesia safe for diabetic patients?
Yes, local anesthesia is safe, but may last longer if you have diabetic neuropathy READ MORE
Does finger surgery require local anesthesia?
Not necessarily. One could choose general anesthesia or local with IV sedation. READ MORE
Are you awake during hair transplant surgery?
Usually, hair transplant clients take oral sedation prior +/- during the procedure. For example, Xanax and Percocet READ MORE
Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
Local +/- IV sedation READ MORE
Do they put you to sleep to check your colon?
Anesthesia for colonoscopy is usually deep IV sedation with PROPOFOL. Usually no Airway adjunct, just nasal cannula oxygen READ MORE
What sedation is selected for hand joint surgery?
Perhaps midazolam, fentanyl, PROPOFOL and digital nerve block with local anesthetic....or general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can general anesthesia cause brain damage?
General anesthesia does not cause brain damage. In fact, many medications used to achieve general anesthesia actually protect the brain. However, physiologic changes that occur under general anesthesia can compromise cerebral hemodynamics, including decreases or increases in blood pressure. READ MORE
Does thyroidectomy require local anesthesia?
No, in fact general anesthesia is preferred. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is done for lung biopsy?
General anesthetic provides the best control for lung biopsy READ MORE
What should I eat after general anesthesia?
Most people have no problem eating and lib postoperatively. If you are prone to post-op nausea or constipation, ease into your diet with bland foods. Stool softeners are helpful if you are continuing narcotics post-op. READ MORE
How long is local anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
I assume you are referring to a biopsy taken during a colonoscopy. In that case, there would be no need for local anesthesia. You would be under IV sedation. READ MORE
anesthesia along with meth
Rehabilitation from methamphetamine is imperative for you. So please submit to a program to prevent your early demise. As for anesthesia in combination with meth, meth caries significant risk, mostly related to wide swings in blood pressure and dysrhythmias of the heart. Depending = READ MORE
Vomitting
Perhaps avoid anesthesia gases by administration of PROPOFOL drip. Also, infiltration of local anesthesia to minimize post-op narcotic requirements. READ MORE
Which block is used in hand surgery?
Digital blocks or axillary nerve blocks READ MORE
Can local anesthesia cause long-term side effects?
In theory, the bevel (edge) of the needle used to infiltrate the local anesthesia could potentially shear small nerves, but this is very rare. The actual local anesthetic medications cause essentially NO side effects. READ MORE
Should I stop taking blood thinners before anesthesia?
Best to be off blood thinners like Eliquis and Coumadin for 5 days prior to surgery....and off aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen for 10-14 days. This is due to the increased potential for surgical bleeding, not a reaction to anesthetics. READ MORE
Procedure age limits
Move forward with the treatment. 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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