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Dr. Asma Qureshi, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Asma Qureshi is an anesthesiologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Qureshi 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. Qureshi also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. Asma Qureshi, M.D.
- Dayton, OH
- Fatima Jinnah Med College For Women University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan
- Accepting new patients
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Can general anesthesia cause muscle pain?
Yes some medication used can cause muscle aches and pain but usually temporary and subside in couple of days.
Does anesthesia affect your heart?
It depends on the medical conditions your mother has. In general, all anesthetics can depress the heart function to various degrees. Most older patients are recommended to to be READ MORE
It depends on the medical conditions your mother has. In general, all anesthetics can depress the heart function to various degrees. Most older patients are recommended to to be medically cleared by either PCP or cardiologist depending upon type of surgery, length of surgery, and many other factors. You can discuss individual case by asking your surgeon for anesthesia consult if you feel it is necessary and they can answer specific questions.
Can you be put to sleep during a C-section?
Usually we offer a spinal block for elective c section and it is standard of care in this type of surgery since we inject local anesthetic close to your spinal cord most medication READ MORE
Usually we offer a spinal block for elective c section and it is standard of care in this type of surgery since we inject local anesthetic close to your spinal cord most medication stay local and doesn’t effect the baby for going to sleep we inject IV medication and they can affect the baby directly or indirectly so it is not a preferred method.
What kind of anesthesia is used for finger surgery?
It depends on type of surgery and your medical history but usually surgeons put local anesthetic and anesthesiologists provides sedation.You can check with your surgeon and anesthesia READ MORE
It depends on type of surgery and your medical history but usually surgeons put local anesthetic and anesthesiologists provides sedation.You can check with your surgeon and anesthesia for specific questions.
Where is regional anesthesia injected?
It depends on site of surgery for arm usually in the neck above the collarbone for lower leg it is in groins area or lower back you can discuss regional anesthetic with your anesthesiologist READ MORE
It depends on site of surgery for arm usually in the neck above the collarbone for lower leg it is in groins area or lower back you can discuss regional anesthetic with your anesthesiologist on day of surgery.
Is general anesthesia scary?
It depends on your medical history and type of procedures. Generally general anesthetic is safe for otherwise healthy patients and if you have specific concerns you can talk to READ MORE
It depends on your medical history and type of procedures. Generally general anesthetic is safe for otherwise healthy patients and if you have specific concerns you can talk to your surgeon about an anesthesia consult regarding your particular surgery but mostly we give our patients medication to relieve their anxiety before going to surgery and most people are comfortable going back to surgery.
Can anesthesia cause breathing problems?
It depends upon many factors for example previous lung disease,recent cough and cold,type and duration of surgery,smoking habits so your doctor after knowing these factors can READ MORE
It depends upon many factors for example previous lung disease,recent cough and cold,type and duration of surgery,smoking habits so your doctor after knowing these factors can give you more accurate information.In a other wise healthy person difficulty breathing is not a major problem.
Are you awake for ankle surgery?
Ankle surgery can be done in 2ways either with block and sedation or general anesthetic.It depends on you and your surgeon which way you prefer.
Does a spinal anesthesia for a C-section hurt?
Most of the anesthesiologists put numbing medication before the procedure just like the dentist for your fillings. Your pain is usually tolerable for spinal anesthesia.
Do they put you to sleep for elbow surgery?
It depends on your and your surgeon preferences.You can go to sleep for surgery or you can have nerve block with sedation.In my practice we do a block with sedation.
Is a hysterectomy done under general anesthesia?
Yes, 98% of hysterectomies are done under general anesthetic, especially laparoscopic and robotic, but some can be done under spinal if they are open surgeries.
Is a spinal Injection for a C-section painful?
It is as painful as needle but most of people get numbing before actual spinal but nothing compared to labor pain.
Is general anesthesia more expensive than local?
Yes because it involves anesthetic and operating room.You can check with your insurance.
Was anesthesia in the past more painful?
I am not sure about the question but anesthesia is given to the patient to minimize the pain of surgery and recollection of painful event.Some medication when given through Veins READ MORE
I am not sure about the question but anesthesia is given to the patient to minimize the pain of surgery and recollection of painful event.Some medication when given through Veins can cause pain on injection for few seconds but nothing as compared to pain of surgery.Hope that answer your question.
Does having scoliosis affect your anesthesia?
It depends on degree of scoliosis but 98%of times it has no effect on anesthetic
Do you breathe on your own with general anesthesia?
It depends on what kind of surgery you are having.Most surgeries your breathing is taken over by ventilator and you resume breathing at end of surgery.
Can anesthesia make you aggressive?
Sometimes patients can wake up agitated and scared, that can make you aggressive, but usually it is short lived with no long-term effects.
Why is adrenaline given with local anesthetic?
There are many advantages of adding adrenaline to local anesthetic.First it reduces the systemic toxicity,increases duration of action of local anesthetic and less bleeding at READ MORE
There are many advantages of adding adrenaline to local anesthetic.First it reduces the systemic toxicity,increases duration of action of local anesthetic and less bleeding at the site as it constricts the blood vessels.
Can I take painkillers after a local anesthetic?
Yes, local anesthetic only works locally once you start feeling pain you can take your pain medication.
Does the local injection hurt?
It hurts as much as a bee sting and most people do well with it.
