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J. Thomas Murphy
Anesthesiologist
<p>Adult, pediatric and neonatal cardiothoracic anesthesia. Perioperative transesophageal echocardiography. Closed circuit anesthesia. Anesthesia information systems and electronic anesthesia records.</p>
J. Thomas Murphy
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Dalhousie University
- Accepting new patients
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Why is it necessary to see the anesthesiologist before surgery?
Risks and benefits of type of anesthesia:
-Overall risk of securing your airway.
-Allergies.
-Past history.
-Family history.
-Co morbid conditions like diabetes, coronary READ MORE
Risks and benefits of type of anesthesia:
-Overall risk of securing your airway.
-Allergies.
-Past history.
-Family history.
-Co morbid conditions like diabetes, coronary artery disease, kidney failure
-Medications to be continued or discontinued
-Overall risk of securing your airway.
-Allergies.
-Past history.
-Family history.
-Co morbid conditions like diabetes, coronary artery disease, kidney failure
-Medications to be continued or discontinued
Why do they tape your eyes shut during surgery?
The blink reflex is suppressed. Open eyelids will lead to drying of the conjunctiva.
Is anesthesia given based on weight?
Yes, all medications given take into consideration the patient weight .
Is terminal sedation in hospice legal?
Voluntary assisted dying is legal in some states and in some countries
Is anesthesia required for a colonoscopy?
Not required. Can be done with conscious sedation, although often, propofol is given and the patient loses consciousness.
Is general anesthesia required for a bronchoscopy?
Not necessarily. It can be done with local anesthesia.
What kind of anesthesia will I be given for my cataract surgery?
Typically local anesthesia
Does anesthesia cause dementia?
No but post operative cognitive dysfunction is a risk of anesthesia
Why does anesthesia cause people to shake when coming out of it?
Side effect of anesthesia sometimes related to disinhibition of excitatory pathways. Sometimes due to hypothermia.
Can anesthesia cause constipation?
Opioids can cause constipation
Can anesthesia cause diarrhea?
Could be due to an antibiotic
Can children undergo dental anesthesia?
Yes, if they are healthy. If they have a family history of malignant hyperthermia, they must be evaluate preoperatively. History of anaphylaxis to any medication or bee stings READ MORE
Yes, if they are healthy. If they have a family history of malignant hyperthermia, they must be evaluate preoperatively. History of anaphylaxis to any medication or bee stings requires preoperative evaluation. Any history of heart condition must be evaluated.
Is knee arthroscopy done under general anesthesia?
It is possible. It may depend whether the arthroscopist is skilled at going under local anesthesia . Also the location where it is done, office versus clinic versus free standing READ MORE
It is possible. It may depend whether the arthroscopist is skilled at going under local anesthesia . Also the location where it is done, office versus clinic versus free standing surgery center
How do you get rid of numbness from lidocaine?
It should dissipate in a few hours by itself. If it does not, report this to your doctor
How long does anesthesia affect children?
In my opinion, well conducted general anesthesia without complications should have no long lasting effects. If the experience was traumatic, it could possibly leave the child with READ MORE
In my opinion, well conducted general anesthesia without complications should have no long lasting effects. If the experience was traumatic, it could possibly leave the child with anxiety toward future surgeries
Can you get paralyzed by an epidural?
Yes but very rare complication. Probably 1/100000
