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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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Failed epidural and spinal block for c-section?
There's a lot of information I would need to answer this question. First, what is the experience level of the docs attempting your regional? How sure were they of their success READ MORE
There's a lot of information I would need to answer this question. First, what is the experience level of the docs attempting your regional? How sure were they of their success with performing the block? Have you had any local anesthesia procedures? Do you have any chronic back problems? In my experience, spinal anesthesia is rarely ineffective so I would guess the procedure was not done properly. Epidural anesthesia or analgesia can be more challenging so a higher level of expertise is needed.
Can you get breast augmentation under local anesthesia?
It would be challenging and you would have to have a very high pain tolerance.
Can general anesthesia damage lungs?
Not the anesthetics but trauma can occur with placement of the endotracheal tube or microscopic damage from excessive ventilation.
How soon after anesthesia can you drive?
The standard response is 24 hrs, but it really depends on the anesthetics used; could be shorter.
Can you drink alcohol the day before anesthesia?
Yes, just don't get tanked
How long do headaches last after general anesthesia?
Headaches are not a recognized complication of anesthesia
Are you fully sedated for a colonoscopy?
Yes, usually. I suppose you could ask not to be, if you wanted.
Is it normal to be tired a week after general anesthesia?
No. You are tired from the surgery and the body's stress response to it. Depending on the extent of the surgery, it may take a few weeks.
Can you have rotator cuff surgery without general anesthesia?
Yes, interscalene block with or without sedation
Can you be sedated for a CT scan?
Yes, but CT scan is very short, usually only a few minutes. Some centers have virtual reality-type goggles to watch a movie while getting scanned.
Can knee surgery be done under local anesthesia?
Depends on the procedure, some yes, some no.
How long does it take to detox from anesthesia?
A few hours
Can anesthesia cause constipation?
Narcotics can but not other anesthetics
Can anesthesia cause insomnia?
It hasn't been described in adults, but children can have fears about going to sleep after surgery and anesthesia.
How do you detox after general anesthesia?
No need. Your body metabolizes the drugs
Is it normal to lose hair after general anesthesia?
It is a recognized issue post-op, but probably related to surgical stress as opposed to anesthesia drugs.
