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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
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Are you awake during oral surgery?
What kind of oral surgery? Talk to the anesthesiologist and the surgeon together
How long does local anesthetic last after a dental implant?
Longer the better.
Which anesthesia is better for C section?
If you want to be awake when the baby is born, then spinal or epidural. Ditto if you want your husband/boyfriend there with you in the OR. OTHERWISE whatever you prefer and your READ MORE
If you want to be awake when the baby is born, then spinal or epidural. Ditto if you want your husband/boyfriend there with you in the OR. OTHERWISE whatever you prefer and your OB does not mind.
How long does local anesthesia last for hand surgery?
If your hand surgery is minor and you get an IV regional, then as soon as the tourniquet is released, the arm gets the feelings back. If it is long complex surgery and if brachial READ MORE
If your hand surgery is minor and you get an IV regional, then as soon as the tourniquet is released, the arm gets the feelings back. If it is long complex surgery and if brachial plexus block is given, then the length of the block will depend on the type of drug used, from 2-3 hrs to may be 24 hrs.
How do they give you general anesthesia?
You have to go to medical school to learn that.
Can you eat before an epidural?
Not if you can help it
Can a spinal epidural cause back pain?
Usually not
Who will be giving me anesthesia?
Special physician unless you are getting local anesthesia for the surgery.
Are you put to sleep for shoulder surgery?
Yes if circumstances allow
What anesthetic is used for a root canal?
Local on your teeth.
Can you eat before local anesthesia?
Preferably no.
What precautions does an anesthesiologist take for a blood pressure patient?
Every anesthetic is done with precautions no matter what.
Can anesthesia have long term effects?
On her body? Not really, unless there are complications.
Is general anesthesia safe for 9 year old child?
With all the new technology, anesthesia is quite safe at almost any age.
Are there precautions associated with giving anesthesia for diabetic patients?
Counter interactions can be with anything, not just anesthesia.
How long does topical anesthesia take to work?
Usually the onset is extremely fast i.e. almost instantaneous. Remember your dental procedures.
What should you not do before general anesthesia?
-Heavy meal within 6 hours
-Smoking within 24 to 48 hours
-Light snack within 4 hours
-Smoking within 24 to 48 hours
-Light snack within 4 hours
