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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
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What type of anesthesia is used for an appendectomy?
You will have what is called general anesthesia, which means you will be given drugs to make you unconscious, pain free, and unaware during the procedure.
How long do the effects of general anesthesia last?
The general anesthetics will be of her system within hours after the procedure. The effects of the narcotics, if she has any, may last 8-12 hours. Narcotics can cause sedation READ MORE
The general anesthetics will be of her system within hours after the procedure. The effects of the narcotics, if she has any, may last 8-12 hours. Narcotics can cause sedation and confusion post op though. In addition, depending in the severity of the procedure, there may be other complications.
How long does local anesthesia last?
Depends on the local. As short as 45 minutes or as long as 3 hrs.
What are the long-term side effects of anesthesia after surgery?
That is currently being investigated. 20 years ago, no one believed there were any. Now, there do appear to be some mi or neurocognitive effects that get worse with increasing READ MORE
That is currently being investigated. 20 years ago, no one believed there were any. Now, there do appear to be some mi or neurocognitive effects that get worse with increasing age. Always opt for a regional anesthetic if possible.
What type of anesthesia is used for herniated disc surgery?
General anesthesia
How long does it take for sedation to wear off?
Depends on the drug. Can be a few minutes to 24-36 hrs
How long does a mouth cyst removal take?
Shouldn't take more than 45 minutes
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Usually local anesthetic eye drops with mild sedation IV drugs.
How long does it take for general anesthesia to wear off?
Most modern drugs wear off in minutes.
Do I need to meet with an anesthesiologist before my surgery?
Only if you have many questions. If your procedure is minor and you are healthy, it isn't necessary. You can ask all of your questions when you get to the hospital.
What are the long-term side effects of general anesthesia?
That is a topic under study currently. Nobody really knows if there is a significant impact on long-term health.
What should you not do before anesthesia?
There are only a few things that you need to be aware of: no solid foods for 8 hours prior, clear liquids are allowed up to 2 hours prior and, in fact, most would recommend it READ MORE
There are only a few things that you need to be aware of: no solid foods for 8 hours prior, clear liquids are allowed up to 2 hours prior and, in fact, most would recommend it unless you have a stomach problem like gastroparesis or severe reflux disease. Take all the meds recommended by your anesthesiologist. Avoid smoking the day of, if you smoke. Better to stop for 6 weeks prior, but that isn't always possible. No recreational.drugs, ever!! Ask about regional techniques to minimize pain.
Good luck!
Good luck!
What are the effects of anesthesia after surgery?
There are a lot of factors that will determine the effects and it is too in-depth to go into, but probably the most important is your age. The younger you are, the easier it will READ MORE
There are a lot of factors that will determine the effects and it is too in-depth to go into, but probably the most important is your age. The younger you are, the easier it will be. Mostly, you will be sedated for some short period of time due to the narcotics for pain control. The anesthetics wear off quickly. There may be nausea from the narcotics as well.
What does waking up from anesthesia feel like?
There are several different ways people may feel. Some rest quietly. Pain ranges from nonexistent to extreme, some are delusional. It is variable.
Can tooth extraction be done under general anesthesia?
Yes. In fact, for kids it is quite common.
What anesthetic is used for a root canal?
Local anesthesia, usually lidocaine.
Is local anesthesia safe?
Yes. Allergic reactions to local anesthetics are extremely rare.
