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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 long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
It depends on the drugs used, but commonly, the effects for a routine anesthetic dissipate after a few hours. The impact of the stress response from the surgery can be days or READ MORE
It depends on the drugs used, but commonly, the effects for a routine anesthetic dissipate after a few hours. The impact of the stress response from the surgery can be days or weeks.
What type of anesthesia is used for back disc surgery?
Usually, general anesthesia. Rarely may be done under spinal anesthesia or local anesthesia.
Can local anesthesia cause nerve damage?
Yes, if it is injected into the nerve
What type of anesthesia is used for ankle surgery?
Several options. General, spinal, peripheral nerve blocks, or local anesthesia are possible.
What type of anesthesia is used for root canal surgery?
Usually local anesthesia, an injection near the tooth.
At what age is too old for general anesthesia?
No age limits, young or old
My mom's head injury?
Hard to know without all the details, but beds sometimes are limited and patients are placed in whatever ward is available.
How do you recover from spinal anesthesia?
The medication diffuses away from the spinal cord (where it is metabolized) and normal function is restored.
How long are you under anesthesia for gastric sleeve?
The surgery takes about an hour so just a bit longer for the anesthesia.
What type of anesthesia is used for colon and rectal surgery?
Usually general anesthesia. On occasion, possibly spinal anesthesia
What type of anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
General anesthesia
What type of anesthesia is used for hospice procedures?
Anything from general to regional to local anesthesia. Hospice doesn't need to dictate the type of anesthesia.
What type of anesthesia is used for knee surgery?
Either general or regional (spinal) anesthesia
What type of anesthesia is used for heel surgery?
Several options, either general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, peripheral nerve block, or local anesthesia.
What type of anesthesia is used for jaw surgery?
General anesthesia
What type of anesthesia is used for foot surgery?
Anything from general to spinal to peripheral block to local. Many options.
What are the side effects of too much anesthesia?
The side effects can be severe and include heart attack, stroke, renal failure, or death.
How long does lidocaine last after surgery?
1 hour without additive, 2 with
