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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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Can you get local anesthesia for chronic knee pain?
Yes, but it wouldn't last long. Other therapies would be recommended.
Can you do bronchoscopy without general anesthesia?
It would be very uncomfortable and difficult.
What is the best anesthesia for total knee replacement?
Recent studies suggest there are similar outcomes with both general and regional anesthesia so the decision is up to you and your anesthesiologist.
How do I know if I'm allergic to anesthesia?
There is no way of knowing unless the drugs are given to you.
Does general anesthesia increase the risk of DVT?
No. Surgery does but not anesthesia.
Can you deliver a baby with an epidural?
Yes, it is the preferred method of pain relief for vaginal delivery.
Do they put you to sleep for dislocated shoulder?
Depends on how badly it's dislocated. Probably yes though if it's been dislocated for very long.
Do you have to be put to sleep for hand surgery?
No, you can have local or regional anesthesia, depending.
What type of sedation is used for sinus surgery?
General anesthesia
How long does a sore throat last after general anesthesia?
Variable. Can be a few hours or a few days
What type of anesthesia is used for C-section?
Usually, spinal anesthesia, or epidural if the patient was in labor prior to the C-section. Rarely general anesthesia is used for urgent situations.
What anesthesia is used for spider veins treatment?
Usually none.
How should I sleep after spinal anesthesia?
Any position is okay.
How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?
Depending on the anesthetics, within 20 minutes
Do you get sedation for hernia surgery?
Usually general anesthesia
How long does local anesthesia last for ingrown toenail?
Around 2 hours.
