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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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How do you inject a local anesthetic into a wound?
25 Gauge needle and syringe.
Are epidural and nerve block the same thing?
An epidural is a type of nerve block. Any procedure where local anesthetic is placed near a nerve is a nerve block. An epidural falls in the category of neuraxial nerve block.
What should you not do before local anesthesia?
Take any illicit drugs
Which is better general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia?
They both have risks and benefits, but in general, regional anesthesia (like a spinal) is typically better.
How long does a nerve block last after wrist surgery?
Depends on the block, anywhere from 2 to 8 hours
What is the side effects of regional anesthesia?
Persistent numbness for a few days
Can shoulder arthroscopy be done under local anesthesia?
No, a regional block though.
Can you be awake for shoulder surgery?
Yes, with an interscalene regional anesthetic block.
What is the safest anesthesia for surgery?
Local anesthesia, if possible. Surgical needs often dictate the type of anesthesia, but regional anesthesia is usually better than general anesthesia also.
What type of anesthesia is used for hip surgery?
Either spinal or general anesthesia.
Why does it take so long to wake up from anesthesia?
Drug metabolism, natural sleep patterns, stress.
What kind of anesthesia is used for cystoscopy?
Usually general anesthesia but spinal anesthesia is a possibility.
How long does urinary retention last after anesthesia?
Urinary retention is a side effect of narcotics, so all long as you take them postop, you can have retention. It is also a side effect of spinal anesthesia and can last several READ MORE
Urinary retention is a side effect of narcotics, so all long as you take them postop, you can have retention. It is also a side effect of spinal anesthesia and can last several hours with a spinal.
How long can general anesthesia affect you?
There is trace amounts of anesthetic in your body for only a few hours after the procedure.
What are the effects of too much anesthesia?
Too much can cause low blood pressure, which can limit blood flow to vital organs. Depending on the organ, significant injury can occur.
What would cause someone to not wake up from anesthesia?
Surgical issues with major blood loss such as severe trauma or heart procedures, or medical issues like a heart attack or breathing problems can lead to death in the operating READ MORE
Surgical issues with major blood loss such as severe trauma or heart procedures, or medical issues like a heart attack or breathing problems can lead to death in the operating room.
What can go wrong with anesthesia?
Too long an answer for this forum. Suffice it to say that risks are minimal, but not zero. The entire body can be affected in some way.
What problems can anesthesia cause?
Way too big a topic for this. Suffice it to say no long term consequences
