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Can anesthesia give you pneumonia?
Anesthesia itself does not give you pneumonia. However, if stomach contents are aspirated into the airway, a chemical pneumonia can develop with a potential infection of the lungs. READ MORE
Anesthesia itself does not give you pneumonia. However, if stomach contents are aspirated into the airway, a chemical pneumonia can develop with a potential infection of the lungs.
Can I drink alcohol the night before a local anesthetic?
YES...but don't overdo it
Can you have general anesthesia without intubation?
The need for intubation is dependent on the surgical procedure to be performed. Use of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a common airway adjunct used for balanced general anesthesia READ MORE
The need for intubation is dependent on the surgical procedure to be performed. Use of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is a common airway adjunct used for balanced general anesthesia requiring anesthetic gases (volatile anesthetic agents). Use of an LMA is not considered "intubation" because there is no endotracheal placement of a breathing tube.
How long does it take for a patient to wake up from sedation?
That depends on the dose and the medications that were administered. Usually for outpatient procedures, short-acting sedatives are used, and patients are ready for discharge within READ MORE
That depends on the dose and the medications that were administered. Usually for outpatient procedures, short-acting sedatives are used, and patients are ready for discharge within 30-45 minutes.
What type of anesthesia is used for gastric bypass?
General endotracheal anesthesia
Is it common to have headaches after anesthesia?
Yes. Anesthetic gases dilate vessels around the meninges of the brain and can cause headache. Should not last too long postoperatively.
Can local anesthesia cause nerve damage?
No, but the bevel of a needle can
Does local anesthesia affect your heart?
Yes, local anesthetics can directly block the cardiac electrical system. In addition, local anesthetics used for regional and nerve blocks can indirectly affect the blood return READ MORE
Yes, local anesthetics can directly block the cardiac electrical system. In addition, local anesthetics used for regional and nerve blocks can indirectly affect the blood return to the heart due to vasodilating effects.
How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
That depends on your metabolism to clear meds/gases, as well as your tolerance to them. Depending on the type and length of the surgery, you should be lucid within a few hours. READ MORE
That depends on your metabolism to clear meds/gases, as well as your tolerance to them. Depending on the type and length of the surgery, you should be lucid within a few hours.
What happens if you stop breathing during anesthesia?
Your anesthesiologist is there to support your airway and maintain ventilation. This may include placing an oral or nasal airway, laryngeal mask airway (LMA), mask ventilation READ MORE
Your anesthesiologist is there to support your airway and maintain ventilation. This may include placing an oral or nasal airway, laryngeal mask airway (LMA), mask ventilation with positive pressure, or intubation, i.e., placing a breathing tube into the trachea.
How long after dental anesthesia can I drink?
I would think you could drink as tolerated, but consult your dentist
Is it normal to have a bad headache after anesthesia?
Treatment includes NSAIDS, acetaminophen, migraine medicines such as Imitrex or Butalbital, or low-dose narcotic for persistent headache.
Is knee arthroscopy done under general anesthesia?
YES, general anesthesia is usually the safest and most expedient way to undergo knee arthroscopy.
Is general anesthesia used for ankle surgery?
Yes, general anesthesia is usually used for ankle surgery, but a combination of popliteal and saphenous nerve blocks could potentially effectively block the ankle.
Is local anesthesia safer than general?
The benefits of local versus general anesthesia depend on the type of surgery. If the surgery is minimized to superficial soft tissue, local may be indicated, but if more extensive READ MORE
The benefits of local versus general anesthesia depend on the type of surgery. If the surgery is minimized to superficial soft tissue, local may be indicated, but if more extensive surgery such as intra-abdominal, intrathoracic, intracranial or spine surgery is planned, general anesthesia is preferred. Some surgery can also be performed under nerve block +/- IV sedation.
Is it ok to go under anesthesia with a cold?
The main concern with general anesthesia involves the airway. If you are considerably congested (nose, trachea, or lungs), you may want to delay your procedure until your respiratory READ MORE
The main concern with general anesthesia involves the airway. If you are considerably congested (nose, trachea, or lungs), you may want to delay your procedure until your respiratory system is optimized.
What should I eat after general anesthesia?
Post-op diet depends on the operation that was undertaken. A proper recommendation would be to avoid spicy foods and carbonated beverages to avoid nausea, but, unless the surgery READ MORE
Post-op diet depends on the operation that was undertaken. A proper recommendation would be to avoid spicy foods and carbonated beverages to avoid nausea, but, unless the surgery involved operating on the GI tract, most patients can tolerate their usual diet.
Can you walk after a nerve block?
Do not bear weight on the foot until the block resolves/wears off.
