
Dr. Dr. Nathan H. Merritt
Anesthesiologist
11234 Anderson St Loma Linda CA, 92354About
Dr. Nathan Merritt is an anesthesiologist practicing in Loma Linda, CA. Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt also might help manage pain after an operation.
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How long does a nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
On average 12 hours. This time may be lengthened or shortened depending on the local anesthetic chosen by the anesthesiologist and how fast you body metabolizes/redistributes the medication. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for finger surgery?
Typically yes. It is possible to do so with just local anesthetic but that can be very uncomfortable. We most often will drift you off to sleep to maximize comfort. READ MORE
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