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Dr. Tony Tsai, M.D.
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Tony Tsai is an anesthesiologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Tsai 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. Tsai also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. Tony Tsai, M.D.
- New York, NY
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Which block is used in hand surgery?
It depends on the type of hand surgery you are having. At times, the surgery can be performed with sedation and local anesthetic infiltration by the surgeon. However, if there READ MORE
It depends on the type of hand surgery you are having. At times, the surgery can be performed with sedation and local anesthetic infiltration by the surgeon. However, if there will be a significant amount of pain and discomfort after surgery, the surgeon will request a regional anesthetic block which can be performed in a variety of ways. You should ask your surgeon what you will need for the surgery and speak with the anesthesiologist before your surgery so that you will have an idea of what type of anesthesia you will receive.
Can you have general anesthesia with an irregular heartbeat?
Yes, you can. However, your cardiologist should make sure that your heart is healthy before getting any anesthetic. They will likely do some tests to determine how well your heart READ MORE
Yes, you can. However, your cardiologist should make sure that your heart is healthy before getting any anesthetic. They will likely do some tests to determine how well your heart functions. This should be done before you receive anesthesia.
