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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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Where is local anesthesia injected?
Right where they will put the procedural needle in.
Can a nerve block cause a blood clot?
Nerve blocks are done in peripheral areas and can cause compression of veins so they can cause a clot. But, being peripheral areas, the clots are small and inconsequential.
Can someone with scoliosis get an epidural?
Yes but may be more challenging
Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
Yes to aspirin but no to any other thinners. Duration of stopping depends
Can spinal anesthesia cause nerve pain?
Very unlikely. A complication like that would be caused by an impurity of the injected solution and the pharmaceutical.companies are highly regulated so as to prevent this.
Is local anesthesia safe for adolescents?
Definitely
Is it safe to be under anesthesia when 5 years old?
There is no increased risk for a 5 year old as compared to older patients.
Why should you not drink alcohol after anesthesia?
Additive effects of the sedation, including any pain meds, can exacerbate the effects of alcohol on your brain. Better to avoid that!
Can anesthesia cause an irregular heartbeat?
Dysrhytmias during emergence from anesthesia are a common occurrence, but are uneventful.
How is general anesthesia given to kids?
Initially by inhalation, then an IV is placed. Usually they are given an oral sedative to help with separation anxiety prior to leaving parents.
Do you need anesthesia for an appendectomy?
Yes, general anesthesia usually. Rarely this procedure can be done with a spinal anesthetic.
How do you get rid of anesthesia headaches?
I'm not sure I know what you mean by "anesthesia headaches" as they are not a known side effect. However, most anesthetics are vasodilator, meaning they increase blood flow and READ MORE
I'm not sure I know what you mean by "anesthesia headaches" as they are not a known side effect. However, most anesthetics are vasodilator, meaning they increase blood flow and similar to what happens with a migraine, may have that effect while in your system. Once gone, that effect is gone as well. The only way to avoid this though is with any regional anesthetic when possible.
Can anesthesia cause shaking?
Tremors after anesthesia are uncommon. The reason that they occur is not known, but they are usually easily treated with intravenous medications.
What anesthesia is used for breast implant surgery?
You will have a general anesthetic, most likely all intravenous meds.
Do you get a spinal block or epidural for a C-section?
Spinal is the preferred method for a scheduled C section. If you are in labor with an epidural and need a C section, the epidural can be used.
Can you eat before an epidural?
Most people will say no. Clear liquids are allowed though
What kind of anesthesia is used for teenagers?
Same as for any age.
Can I exercise after a nerve block?
Depends on where the block is placed. You have to be aware that it has completely worn off.
What causes death from anesthesia?
There is only one directly related to anesthetics. Malignant hyperthermia is a reaction to certain anesthetic agents and is very rare. Other causes are secondary to medical problems, READ MORE
There is only one directly related to anesthetics. Malignant hyperthermia is a reaction to certain anesthetic agents and is very rare. Other causes are secondary to medical problems, like a heart attack or lung disorders.
