EXPERT
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
No results found
Can local anesthesia make you sleepy?
Many a times, you get intravenous sedation as well. Quantitatively, you should not.
What kind of anesthesia is used for hand surgery?
It depends on your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Hopefully you will meet him/her to decide on the matter and inform yourself.
Does anesthesia cause muscle twitching?
Twitching should really happen only at the time of drug administration and only with one kind of muscle relaxant.
Do they put you to sleep for retinal detachment surgery?
I don't think so.
My son was given anesthesia before his CT scan and is now drowsy. Is this normal?
Quite possible. Did the anesthesiologist explain the procedure to you prior to the procedure?
What type of anesthesia is used for knee surgery?
For endoscopic surgery, on average, general anesthesia. For joint replacements, nerve blocks are preferred. You must sort this out with your surgical and anesthesia team.
Is local anesthesia better than general anesthesia?
I think, it is better to verbalize your fears and doubts with your surgeon and anesthesiologist prior to the schedule.
How will I know if I am allergic to anesthesia?
The best place to have allergic reaction is in the operating room where they have immediate access to life saving drugs and other modalities, where you are under constant vigil READ MORE
The best place to have allergic reaction is in the operating room where they have immediate access to life saving drugs and other modalities, where you are under constant vigil and monitoring.
How do you recover from spinal anesthesia?
You do not need to try actively. When the medication is metabolized, you will start getting all your functionality back.
What type of anesthesia is used for hospice procedures?
There is no such thing as hospice procedure as far as I know.
What type of anesthesia is used for foot surgery?
Best to be proactive and approach your surgeon and anesthesiologist
What type of anesthesia is used for jaw surgery?
Definitely, general anesthesia.
What are the side effects of too much anesthesia?
Too much of any medication is to be avoided. That is why your vital signs i.e. ECG, blood pressure and oxygen saturation are monitored on continuous basis while you are undergoing READ MORE
Too much of any medication is to be avoided. That is why your vital signs i.e. ECG, blood pressure and oxygen saturation are monitored on continuous basis while you are undergoing the procedure.
What type of anesthesia is used for prostate surgery?
Many a times, a regional anesthesia is a preferable technique.
What type of anesthesia is used for hip surgery?
It depends on the surgeon and anesthesiologist, as well as the type of procedure you are having done. Please talk to them.
How do you inject a local anesthetic into a wound?
You do not inject in the wound, but around in the normal tissue.
How long does nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
Please talk to the anesthesiologist who is scheduled to take care of you.
How long can general anesthesia affect you?
General anesthesia can wear off quite quickly. After effects of pain medicines and surgery last longer.
Is dental anesthesia sleep restful?
Yes, relative to being awake
