Medical Advice on "Anesthesiology"

I had chest pain. Can I get anesthesia for facelift surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On review of the echocardiogram (echo) and the stress test (attachment removed to protect patient identity) it appears that you should be fine going through the surgery. However, I do not have your blood work. Usually t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

I have a phobia of vomiting. What can be done to prevent vomiting due to general anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. General anesthesia has known post aesthesia effects of nausea, retching, vomiting, etc. Also, these may be due to the direct effect of surgery and pain. You seem to be very sensitive and anxious about it. But usually, it...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jadhav Yatish Anant

Can cosmetic surgery be done under local anesthesia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please be assured that if a general anesthetic is needed, a nurse anesthetist can administer it if required. It is needed only if local anesthesia fails. Please make sure you don’t listen to ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

Which anesthetic drugs can be safely given to an autistic child to collect his blood sample?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. I understand your concerns. Midazolam nasal spray will be helpful for the child if you are in hospital, a doctor who is well versed with Midazolam can give intramuscular injection. 3 to 5 mg will ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

What is the alternative to Versed and Fentanyl?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend her to go for MAC (monitored anesthesia care) or if she is very apprehensive she can be given GA (general anesthesia). The anesthetist has to assess for airway, if not in difficult intubation category. He or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

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 safe to go under anesthesia if I have bifascicular bundle block?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Bifasicular block is commonly RBBB (right bundle branch block) with left or right axis deviation. I need to explain to you that patients with this block are safe to undergo anesthesia. I would have been happy if an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

How safe is it to get anesthesia before getting a polyp removed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is called general anesthesia. Propofol is an intravenous, very short-acting anesthetic. The anesthetist will control your breathing. It is a routine procedure. You can ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

How likely can a child get malignant hyperthermia from using general anesthesia during surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare inherited skeletal muscle condition with an incidence during anesthesia ranging from 1 : 10,000 to 250,000. Anesthetic drugs...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Jadhav Yatish Anant

Among spinal and epidural anesthesia, which is recommended for uterine polyp removal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, your surgery can be done under spinal or epidural anesthesia. It is a much safer option than general anesthesia. You will be pain-free for hours after surgery. You will be absolutely awake during...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sukhdev Garg