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
Does local anesthesia also make one drowsy?
yes READ MORE
Do doctors put patients to sleep for hand surgery?
Not if you don’t want to. Your entire arm can be numbed instead. READ MORE
Is there a difference between local and regional anesthesia?
Local anesthesia is a generic terminology referring to numbing of the area. This can be accomplished by injecting/instilling the drug around specific nerves i.e. numbing of the jaw by injecting around the nerve that supplies the sensations to the jaw or spinal/epidural analgesia for blocking lower body sensations. Instead of a patch of skin, numb the region supplied by the big nerves. The drugs used to accomplish this are called local anesthetics. READ MORE
Is it possible to be allergic to anesthesia?
Very few people are truly allergic to anesthetic agents per se. Theoretically and practically speaking, when one is anesthetized, one’s cardiovascular system is monitored on continuous basis, the operating room is well equipped with resuscitation drugs, making it the best place to have an allergic reaction. READ MORE
Is anesthesia risky for a COPD patient?
Yes. Depending on the severity, the nature of surgery and co-morbidities, the risk escalates. READ MORE
Can drinking have any impact on my anesthesia dosage?
Local anesthesia, i.e., numbing your jaw, will not be affected. I presume you are an adult. READ MORE
Why was my son given anesthesia for a CT scan?
Though it is a very short scan, if your son will not hold still, then they have to repeat it. That is a a lot of radiation. So then do what is best for the child? READ MORE
Can three epidurals be a problem?
Not really if you have not had a problem so far. READ MORE
If my anesthesia is delivered in the back, can its traces mix in the spinal fluid?
Even though the drug is not injected directly in the spinal compartment, the drug gets absorbed in the blood and the spinal fluid. That is how it has the effect. The medication gets metabolised that is how the effect wears off. So, no traces are usually left in you body after it gets metabolisd and excreted READ MORE
What should I expect during general anesthesia?
Loss of consciousness and some nausea, dizziness and surgical pain when you wake up READ MORE
What could be the symptoms of an anesthesia overdose? Is it possible?
Surgeon is and should be busy with his part of responsibility i.e. surgery. Anesthesiologist must and will know the status of the patient at all times during the surgery. She/He is constantly monitoring the patient, that is their responsibility. READ MORE
I have marijuana in my system. Should I reschedule my tests?
Inform your doctor today and let them decide. READ MORE
Pain in the back. Is it due to epidural?
Off-hand I want to say no, if you had an uneventful smooth epidural catheter insertion and pain relief was appropriate. If one had long labor and backache during the pregnancy, then one is prone to have backaches even without epidural. READ MORE
What decides the medication before my surgery?
Yes and no. Perception and expectation. Kind of surgery is always an issue. READ MORE
Should all medications be stopped before anesthesia?
No READ MORE
Chance of serious complication from anesthesia?
1) healthy or with multiple co-morbidities? 2) minor or major surgery 3) adult or pediatric population 4) in major medical center or a smaller surgicenter Depending upon the experience of different entity variables the complication rates will vary. Overall with all the new medicines, newer monitors and newer surgical approaches, the complication have been substantially reduced, safer than getting in one’s car and driving to the hospital, esp. during rush hour traffic. We are able to tackle more critical patients for more critical surgeries. READ MORE
Do I have to stop taking my vitamins before anesthesia?
No READ MORE
Am I really paralyzed under general anesthesia?
Yes and no. Regardless of the actual use of paralyzing agents, mere fact of anesthetizing a human being involves control of respiration and maintaining cardiovascular stability until the end of the surgical procedure and beyond. Depending of the kind of surgical procedure, respiratory control may have to be extended into the post-operative period as well. READ MORE
What is procedural anesthesia?
Surgical anesthesia : when an actual cut is made in the intact surface followed by dissection and removal/repair of pathological process. Many a times requiring post operative hospital and/or ICU admission. Procedural anesthesia: usually minimum to blood loss is involved, At times the procedure can be done in outpatient surgicenter. READ MORE
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
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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