Dr. Henry Donn Venable M.D.
Anesthesiologist
9224 Astonia Way Fort Myers FL, 33967About
Dr. Henry Venable is an anesthesiologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Venable ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Venable also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1983
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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What type of anesthesia is used for ear surgery?
General anesthesia would be most common for ear surgery. The ear canal is sensitive and the patient must lie completely motionless, sometimes for an hour or more with the head turned to one side. Nausea after the procedure is possible, though your anesthesia provider will likely administer an anti-nausea drug as part of your anesthetic. You will require a driver for your ride home afterwards, and possibly pain medication at home. You should not eat before surgery, but take your usual medication except for diuretics and insulin. Someone should be with you at home the first night postoperatively. READ MORE
What if my anesthesia stops working in the middle of the surgery?
Having anesthesia wear off in the middle of surgery is extremely unlikely. I am surprised that you could read many horror stories online since this occurs so infrequently. When I have had anesthesia myself, I did not worry about this and all went well. Any anesthetic carries risk, but inadequate anesthesia is one of the lesser risks of any. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia will I be given for my cataract surgery?
Today, cataratacts are removed under topical, that is, eye drop, anesthetics. A local anesthetic drop is instilled in the eye which provides excellent eye anesthesia. Intravenous sedation usually is given as well, and often keeps patients from having any memory of their procedure. READ MORE
Is it riskier for people who are overweight to go under anesthesia?
Overweight patients have a somewhat higher risk of anesthesia and surgery. Despite this, many in the overall population are overweight and have surgery and anesthesia successfully every day. The risk of overweight is compounded with advanced age or with other diseases such as heart disease, asthma, kidney disease and others. Anesthesiologists are accustomed to taking care of these patients and will take precautions against bad outcomes. READ MORE
Is it risky for children to go under anesthesia?
Children have fewer of the conditions that make anesthesia risk greater such as heart and lung disease. Tonsillectomy is a common procedure performed successfully across the country every day. Anesthesiologists are accustomed to this procedure and take precautions to minimize risk during and after tonsillectomy. READ MORE
Is anesthesia risky for a COPD patient?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases risk under anesthesia. Much depends on the severity of the condition and the extent of the surgery. Anesthesiologists work to assure that the condition is treated as well as possible and that supplemental treatments are given before and after surgery if needed. Many patients with COPD undergo surgery every day successfully. READ MORE
Will anesthesia affect my antidepressants?
There are no known contraindications to patients on antidepressants having anesthesia and surgery. Usually, medications for depression may be continued right up until surgery, and may be resumed right afterwards. Many patients on these medications have surgery daily across the country and do well. READ MORE
Can local anesthesia be given to treat chronic pain?
Local anesthetic in the form of a patch is used for back pain. Rarely does one form of treatment for this kind of pain relieve it completely. Often, multiple types of treatment such as oral medication, injections, and transdermal (through the skin) medications along with physical therapy are needed to reduce symptoms. READ MORE
Is it to get anesthesia with a fever?
There is no contraindication to having anesthesia with a fever except when it means that there is a coexisting illness such as influenza or pneumonia and the surgery is not urgent. In the case of an infection causing a fever, it would be proper to proceed with anesthesia and surgery to remove the cause. READ MORE
Are there any side effects of an epidural injection?
Many epidural anesthetics are administered daily for labor pain. Rarely are there any ill effects. Sometimes, however, a persistent headache occurs. These headaches usually resolve in 2-3 days, but may require an additional injection as treatment. Pain at the site of the epidural injection is also a possibility, though no treatment is usually needed and the pain resolves on its own. READ MORE
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