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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Will I get general anesthesia for a liver biopsy?
Yes, preferably GENERAL READ MORE
Can endoscopy be done under general anesthesia?
Yes, however, deep IV sedation with PROPOFOL without intubation or anesthetic gases is the usual technique. This is essentially a general anesthetic in that the patient is usually unconscious for the colonoscopy. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for a kidney biopsy?
General anesthesia is recommended READ MORE
Can local anesthesia be done for inguinal hernia surgery?
I would not recommend local only. Pt moving or resisting the surgeon's efforts can cause poor repair/bleeding. READ MORE
What is the best anesthesia for total knee replacement?
Spinal block +/- IV sedation has the advantage of decreased risk of intra/post-operative blood clots. READ MORE
Can you deliver a baby with an epidural?
Yes. A labor epidural can be used for vaginal delivery or Caesarian section delivery. READ MORE
Are you under general anesthesia for a liver biopsy?
Usually general READ MORE
What sedation is used for ankle surgery?
General anesthesia is probably best READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for gallbladder surgery?
Yes. For a lap chole, the surgeon needs to insufflate air into the abdominal cavity, which can radiate pain to the shoulders and chest. General anesthesia is required. READ MORE
Can you be awake during gallbladder surgery?
Cholecystectomy is an upper abdominal surgery that involves the removal of the gallbladder. For a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the air is insufflated through a port and can cause chest and shoulder discomfort. It is not easily performed under a regional block and requires a general anesthetic. READ MORE
How long does a sore throat last after general anesthesia?
The extent and duration of sore throat depend on the extent of difficulty during the intubation and airway management process. Usually, only a few days would be expected. READ MORE
My mom's head injury?
Very sorry to hear about your Mom's injury. Perhaps she was admitted to the renal service due to the brain trauma's changes in the hormones secreted from the brain, namely ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) which has a significant effect on urine production and fluid balance, and blood pressure. Morphine dosing is simply for pain management, but she will likely be weaned from it soon. READ MORE
Do they use general anesthesia for a lung biopsy?
Yes READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for C-section?
Spinal anesthesia block and epidural blocks have the advantage of having the mother awake for the delivery and avoiding manipulation of the airway with intubation for a general anesthetic. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for middle ear surgery?
General anesthesia READ MORE
How should I sleep after spinal anesthesia?
If you have a post-dural puncture headache, sleeping flat will help. READ MORE
How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?
0-10 minutes READ MORE
Do you get sedation for hernia surgery?
Usually hernia surgery is done under GENERAL READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for liposuction?
It really depends on the liposuction system. I do liposuction cases at many locations around Phoenix area. Although standard liposuction cases are usually done under general anesthesia, the TICKLE LIPO system can be done with light sedation. The trocar vibrates and tricks the patient's pain processing system and seems to distract the patient from pain. I personally had it performed on my abdomen and under my chin on two separate procedures at Dermacare in Goodyear. READ MORE
Failed epidural and spinal block for c-section?
A spinal anesthetic block is an all-or-nothing block. Sensory and motor block is achieved with a single injection. If the local anesthetic is not injected in the subarachnoid space (into the cerebrospinal fluid), there will be no block. With epidural blocks, a small catheter is usually inserted into the epidural space. If you have fibrous partitions in the epidural space, you could potentially result in a patchy block, in which some areas are numb and some areas still have sensation. If you have a history of patchy epidural blocks, you might opt for a spinal block or general anesthetic. 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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