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Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias, MD
- Manati, Puerto Rico
- Accepting new patients
The Dead Man
I was answering consults in the ER in 1984, and there was a school of medicine. I supervised students, interns, and residents. I received a call from the resident on duty, "Doc...
My study about propofol in the 80s
In the 80s the Baxter comp asked me to conduct a study of his new hypnotic Propofol. The other anesthesiologists were afraid of this novel drug. But I am brave and bold and said...
Does anesthesia affect your heart?
Yes. You could have arrhythmias, high blood pressure under anesthesia.
Can I be asleep for my oral surgery?
Maxillofacial sugery is done under geta
Will my daughter be put to sleep for a dental procedure?
Many dental surgeons use general anesthesia in their offices. Consult with him if he can give her an ansiolitic to take before surgery.
Is it possible to have an MRI done under general anesthesia?
MRI settings in many hospitals are not prepared for geta. Instead, we could give you IV sedation.
Are root canals done under general anesthesia?
Not all dental offices have the equipment and personnel for general anesthesia. Could be done in hospital and will add more costs. Suggest you talk with your doctor for prescription READ MORE
Not all dental offices have the equipment and personnel for general anesthesia. Could be done in hospital and will add more costs. Suggest you talk with your doctor for prescription of a sedative to be taken in the morning of surgery.
What are the side effects of general anesthesia?
Most common side effects are nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headache, weakness, and drowsiness.
Do you get put to sleep for a nose job?
Many plastic surgeries of the nose are done under local anesthesia and IV sedation. If the patient is very scared, then it's better geta.
Does general anesthesia affect an unborn baby?
Yes. Baby could be depressed by general anesthetics. With low apgar scores
Can you drink anything before having anesthesia?
You must be npo. Including water. At least 6 hrs before surgery
Is local anesthesia used during finger plastic surgery?
Yes. They will inject local anesthesia.
Can a rhinoplasty be done with local anesthetic?
Yes. Almost all are done with local anesthesia and iv sedation.
Is anesthesia used during eye surgery?
No needles just eyes drops.
Is anesthesia used during dental filling?
Sometimes they just spray anesthetic. But you should consult with your dental surg
Do you need anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Geta is indicated for tonsilectomy
Are you awake when you have an angiogram?
Yes. You are awake. Anesthesia is local
Which anesthesia is better for C section?
When deciding the type of anesthesia for a C-section, the diagnosis is very important. And we make the choice of what anesthesia is best indicated, either geta or regional.
Can anesthesia cause blurry vision?
In anesthesia, we use lubricant for eyes that can cause blurred vision. But disappear minutes or hours after. There are also some drugs that could cause it also. But soon disappear. READ MORE
In anesthesia, we use lubricant for eyes that can cause blurred vision. But disappear minutes or hours after. There are also some drugs that could cause it also. But soon disappear.
Can anesthesia change your personality?
In the elderly, sometimes they present episodes of disorientation and agitation. Patients with a previous history of psychiatric disorders could present schizoid symptoms.
Can anesthesia cause a stroke?
Yes. Patients with a history of uncontrolled BP and patients taking blood thinners are at high risk for CVA.
Can you lose your memory after anesthesia?
Maybe some patients can be confused, but memory disorders will disappear in a matter of hours.
