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Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
Dr. Nippon Vadehra practices Pain Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Vadehra serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Nippon Vadehra, MD
- Los Angeles, CA
- Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il
- Accepting new patients
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Is heart stent surgery painful?
Generally, it is done under sedation, and there may be some discomfort associated with the procedure, but it is not very painful
What are the risks associated with general anesthesia, especially considering my high blood pressure issues?
There are many issues to consider when General anesthesia is administered. You Should have a thorough Pre-Op Discussion with the anesthesiologist and the surgeon about your medical READ MORE
There are many issues to consider when General anesthesia is administered. You Should have a thorough Pre-Op Discussion with the anesthesiologist and the surgeon about your medical history. High blood pressure is a common diagnosis and they should have several approaches to Monitoring the blood pressure, keeping it normal During surgery, and thereby decreasing the anesthesia risks.
Do you get general anesthesia for prostate biopsy?
Generally, it is done under sedation or local. Not general anesthesia.
What kind of sedation is used for hemorrhoidectomy?
There are several different types of anesthesia for hemorrhoidectomy. If it is done with sedation or under MAC, they usually use propofol.
Do you get general anesthesia during tonsillectomy?
Yes, most likely they will do the surgery under general anesthesia.
Is general anesthesia used for an appendectomy?
Yes, general anesthesia is used for an appendectomy.
Is general anesthesia used during thyroid surgery?
Yes, general anesthesia is used for thyroidectomy
Is general anesthesia used for prostate biopsy?
Prostate biopsies are generally done under local with sedation.
How long is anesthesia for colon surgery?
For a colon surgery, general anesthesia is required for the entire time of the operation
How long does tonsillectomy take with general anesthesia?
Usually about 30 minutes
Can anesthesia help hospice patients?
Hospice patient have pain challenges from many different diagnoses. Definitely a comprehensive approach to chronic pain and analgesia may be warranted.
What type of anesthesia is the safest for a colonoscopy?
That usually involves a propofol cocktail, what we refer to as MAC
Can local anesthesia help with chronic pain?
Yes. But that may only be a short term solution.
Can general anesthesia cause any long-term issues?
General anesthesia has always had a long history of being safe over long-term periods of time
Can anesthesia be used for a colonoscopy?
Yes. There are several different types.
What sedation is best for thyroid biopsy?
Local anesthesia
What anesthesia is used for lung fluid drainage?
Usually local anesthesia
Is liver biopsy done under general anesthesia?
Generally, a liver biopsy is done under local anesthesia or an anesthesia with a little bit of IV sedation. Not general.
Is local anesthesia safe for a colonoscopy?
There are Different types of anesthesia for a colonoscopy local. Or heavy sedation with Propofol.
What type of anesthesia is best for wrist surgery?
You can try either a regional anesthetic or general anesthesia.
