Dr. Sudha A. Bidani
Anesthesiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Anesthesiology
6621 Fannin St Houston Texas, 77030About
Dr. Sudha Bidani practices Pediatric Anesthesiology in Houston, Texas. As a pediatric anesthesiologist, Dr. Bidani treats children who have experienced an illness, injury, or disease that requires surgery or a procedure. Pediatric anesthesiologists are qualified to evaluate complex problems and plan a safe anesthetic for each child. Through special training and experience, pediatric anesthesiologists provide the safest care for infants and children undergoing anesthesia.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1966
University of Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Sudha A. Bidani's Expert Contributions
Are you asleep for an epidural steroid injection?
no READ MORE
Can anesthesia change your personality?
Not that I know of, unless one has cessation of circulation. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia be used for hernia surgery?
yes READ MORE
How long does anesthesia affect your memory?
Unless there is a catastrophic event during the anesthetic or needed to stay sedated for prolonged time after the surgical procedure. READ MORE
What medication is used in a nerve block?
Usually local anesthetic alone or in combination with other drugs to prolong the block. READ MORE
Does anesthesia cause respiratory depression?
Absolutely. READ MORE
Is manipulation under anesthesia considered surgery?
I do not think so READ MORE
What type of anesthesia do you need for endoscopy?
If colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, may be enough to have IV propofol infusion. If bronchoscopy, leave it to your anesthesiologist's discretions. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause breathing problems?
The short term, for sure. Long-term, it depends! READ MORE
Can I exercise after a nerve block?
On an average the kind of surgery you are having, allows you to exercise, you must wait until the block is completely worn off and some. No different than a dental block. READ MORE
Why is anesthesia dangerous for children?
On a smaller scale everything is different but not necessarily so in expert hands who are used to taking care of the children. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a lidocaine injection?
In therapeutic doses, usually no side effects if injection is not intravascular. Intravascular injections and large doses may lead to tingling sensation, seizures, and even cardiac arrest. READ MORE
Why do you shiver after anesthesia?
Under anesthesia, the skin vessels dilate and skin starts cooling and coming closer to room temperature. Body loses the ability to maintain temperature. That is why when one starts waking up, one starts shivering to bring the the temperature back to normal. READ MORE
Is anesthesia bad for your heart?
Simple answer is yes. All medicines, to a greater or lesser extent, depress the function of all the vital organs as the depth of anesthesia increases. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for wisdom teeth removal?
It depends on your tolerance and impaction of the teeth. Wisdom teeth can be horizontally place, have a cyst formation, etc. READ MORE
Can I eat before twilight anesthesia?
As a precaution, no. Just to be ready if any complications happen. READ MORE
How are children usually given anesthesia?
He can be anesthetized with a mask, depending upon his interaction with anesthesiologist. IV is not always as scary as one thinks. Usually, pediatric anesthesiologists are quite slick with their IV techniques. You can work on your son and prepare him. Needle sticks are not always as painful as they are made out to be. READ MORE
Will I be put to sleep for carotid surgery?
yes READ MORE
Can my son experience any side effects with local anesthesia?
It could be from his surgery too. READ MORE
Do I need anesthesia for my laser surgery?
Local anesthesia will suffice. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Assistant Clinical Professor -
Treatments
- Anesthesia
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Anesthesiology
- Member Society of Pediatric Anesthesiologists
- Member International Anesthesia Research Society
- Member Texas Society of Anesthesiology
- Member European Society of Anesthesia,
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, 1973 Baylor College of Medicine, Anesthesiology, 1975 1970
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