Medical Advice on "Anesthesiology"

Why do I become alert and aware during surgery inspite of anesthesia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your past experiences of conscious sedation, and I understand how difficult it would have been for you. One thing I want to clear you first is that conscious sedation does not mean general anesthesia. Cons...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sukhdev Garg

Can I get a spinal block for laparotomy instead of general anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Spinal anesthesia is good for surgeries below umbilicus eg., pelvic surgeries, and ovarian cyst as in your case. But the size of your cyst is large, more than 10 cm and it is a complex cyst (not simple) which would mean ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jadhav Yatish Anant

Suggest alternatives for Fentanyl, Propofol, and Versed as I am allergic to it.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are allergic to these agents, I suggest you undergo a detailed allergy test with various agents so that you will be able to know which agents are safer for you. There are so many agents and techniques available...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sukhdev Garg

I am having sciatica, neuralgia and migraines. Are these due to epidural anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Maybe unintentionally epidural needle must have hit a blood vessel in epidural space and so needle was withdrawn and reinserted in order to place it in epidural space avoiding blood vessel. Hypotension in pregnancy may ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jadhav Yatish Anant

I am in need of hip replacement but I am scared of anesthesia. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you opt for regional anesthesia by a spinal and epidural anesthetic. They will give an injection between your spine, and this will make your legs numb and any sensation below the navel you will not be feelin...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

Is it safe for me to use anesthesia if I have sinus issues?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You do not have to worry at all. There will be people concerned by you. Having a sinus issue is not a contraindication for anesthesia. You can have sedation supplemented with local anesthetics. In case you need endot...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sukhdev Garg

Does ligament laxity occur as a side effect of Sevoflurane?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Myoclonus or muscle twitching is a known side effect of Sevoflurane use, and it is not a serious concern. Sevoflurane does not cause laxity of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Is it a must to stop Adderall while getting anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your friend need not stop Adderall (combination of Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine) to get anesthesia. Secondly, the only side effect that may happen is resistant hypotension due to catecholamines depletion. That ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Amandeep Singh Sachdeva

Will recent intake of 5 mg Cialis cause complications in spinal anesthesia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query regarding the spinal anesthesia. The Cialis tablet should not have any effect for the procedure on the 11th. Usually the drug effect lasts for only for 36 to 40 hours. Even spinal anaesthesia guideli...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Karthic Natarajan Babu

Why does anesthesia awareness occur?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anesthesia awareness has been quite common due to the unavailability of short-acting anesthetic drugs. It occurs mainly because of the inadequate depth of the surgical plane achieved. So, in general terms, the patie...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhavsar Mrugank Mayankkumar