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Michael Panger

Anesthesiologist

Dr. Michael Panger is an anesthesiologist practicing in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Panger 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. Panger also might help manage pain after an operation.
Michael Panger
  • Charleston, West Virginia
  • West Virginia University
  • Accepting new patients

What anesthesia is used for varicose vein surgery?

Regional or general anesthesia, and maybe local anesthesia are all good options.

Anesthesia/fetanyl/xylazine

Make sure you mention it to your anesthesiologist. It shouldn't be an issue. We frequently deal with patients taking narcotics and other meds.

Partial knee replacement

Spinal anesthesia is a very common means of providing anesthesia for knee surgery/replacement. You should ask for it. You can also request either none or minimal sedation during READ MORE
Spinal anesthesia is a very common means of providing anesthesia for knee surgery/replacement. You should ask for it. You can also request either none or minimal sedation during the procedure. With the spinal, you will feel no pain but will be aware of your surroundings without sedation.

Is nausea common after anesthesia?

Yes. In combination with IV or oral pain meds, the risk is higher

Can local anesthesia affect blood sugar levels?

No but if you are stressed, that would do it.

Does anesthesia help hospice patients?

Not usually. Most sedative meds are ordered by the hospice doc

Can a child get a CT scan under anesthesia?

Yes but sometimes the scan is so fast, they may lay still with encouragement

Can ear surgery be done under local anesthesia?

Depends on the type of surgery but it is possible

How painful is colon resection surgery?

With anesthesia and post operative pain meds, very tolerable.

What sedation is done for thyroid surgery?

General anesthesia unless it's a biopsy, then local anesthesia.

Can general anesthesia for a colon biopsy cause any damage?

Typically no but depending on your age, the meds used, and how well the procedure goes, there are risks for the procedure and the anesthesia.

What type of anesthesia is the safest for a colonoscopy?

IV anesthetic agents usually but that mostly depends on your health history

How long is anesthesia for hand surgery?

Only as long as the procedure unless you have a nerve block, which can last up to 3 days

Which anesthesia is selected for thyroid surgery?

You will have general anesthesia.

How long will sedation last after a colonoscopy?

Very short time period, less than 30 minutes