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Dr. Sudha Akhil Bidani, M.D.

Anesthesiologist (Pediatric)

Dr. Sudha Bidani is an anesthesiologist practicing in Houston, Texas. Dr. Bidani 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. Bidani also might help manage pain after an operation.
Dr. Sudha Bidani, M.D.
  • Houston, Texas
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

What anesthesia is used for breast implant surgery?

Both, general as well as regional.

Is anesthesia safe for babies?

In the hands of a pediatric anesthesiologist, yes

Can you have general anesthesia without intubation?

Depending on the duration of surgery and the type, yes.

How long does local anesthesia last after vasectomy?

Long enough to have post operative pain tolerable. No different than anesthetized tooth

Can anesthesia cause emotional problems?

Per se no. But all the ancillary drugs, i.e. pain medicines, worry about surgical pain and it’s outcome, having surgery itself and the kind of surgery will make a difference. READ MORE
Per se no. But all the ancillary drugs, i.e. pain medicines, worry about surgical pain and it’s outcome, having surgery itself and the kind of surgery will make a difference. All the co-morbidities tend to worsen.

My wife has neoplasia and a fibroid in her uterus. Is hysterectomy the only option?

Depends upon the type of neoplasia and the size of the fibroid. Unless she is of a childbearing age, it is simpler to get the uterus out.

How much propofol do you need for conscious sedation?

Enough to knock you unconscious if needed.

What are the side effects of too much anesthesia?

Death, paralysis, brain damage.

Is anesthesia hard on the heart?

All the medicines affect heart, brain, liver and kidneys to a greater or lesser extent.

Do you breathe on your own under general anesthesia?

Not all the time. Usually it depends on the type of surgery and anesthetic technique

How long does it take to feel normal after general anesthesia?

Depends on the surgical procedures and the pain meds and recovery from surgery itself. Anesthesia per se, probably no more than a day. So much depends on how much the patient’s READ MORE
Depends on the surgical procedures and the pain meds and recovery from surgery itself. Anesthesia per se, probably no more than a day. So much depends on how much the patient’s willpower to want to feel better.

What should you not do before general anesthesia?

Please talk to your surgical and anesthesia team for instructions.