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Dr. George A. Mampilly
Anesthesiologist
Dr. George Mampilly is an anesthesiologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Mampilly 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. Mampilly also might help manage pain after an operation.
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Does anesthesia cause muscle twitching?
It depends on the type of anesthesia that was administered. I am not sure what you mean by test? If it was test wherein say a local anesthetic drug was administered into a muscle READ MORE
It depends on the type of anesthesia that was administered. I am not sure what you mean by test? If it was test wherein say a local anesthetic drug was administered into a muscle as part of the test, it is possible as the local anesthetic wears of, twitching can occur in rare cases and it is not a cause for concern. If the twitching lasts for more than a few hours, you can call and speak to someone that did the test and get more information.
Does local anesthesia also make one drowsy?
If pure local anesthesia is all that was used, one shouldn't feel drowsy. However if some amount of local anesthetic was absorbed into the blood stream, it can cause a bit of READ MORE
If pure local anesthesia is all that was used, one shouldn't feel drowsy. However if some amount of local anesthetic was absorbed into the blood stream, it can cause a bit of drowsiness and that is normal and will wear off.
Is anesthesia risky for a COPD patient?
There are different degrees of COPD and the anesthesiologist takes that into account when discussing the risks of anesthesia with you. If it is mild COPD, there will usually not READ MORE
There are different degrees of COPD and the anesthesiologist takes that into account when discussing the risks of anesthesia with you. If it is mild COPD, there will usually not be any consequences, on the other hand if the COPD is severe and the patient requires supplemental oxygen to function, then the anesthesia and post operative period have additional risks.
Can anesthesia leave a person dazed and drowsy for over two days?
It is very rare to be drowsy after the usual type of anesthesia that is employed during the course of a endoscopy. However if it as a colonoscopy, the prep can cause a degree READ MORE
It is very rare to be drowsy after the usual type of anesthesia that is employed during the course of a endoscopy. However if it as a colonoscopy, the prep can cause a degree of dehydration that can make one feel worn out and that can take an additional day to recover from in rare cases. Another cause can be the actual anesthesia drugs used, most centers use Propofol which is very short acting and shouldn't leave one feeling drowsy the next day. On the other hand, if benzodiazepine type drugs were used, it can rarely linger and cause one to feel drowsy for an additional day, especially if there is any other underlying illness that interferes with drug elimination.
Is it safe to get an anesthesia done when I have just taken a painkiller?
500 mg of Tylenol will not in any way impact your anesthetic. In fact IV Tylenol is commonly used to treat pain during surgery. As always, it is very important to tell your READ MORE
500 mg of Tylenol will not in any way impact your anesthetic. In fact IV Tylenol is commonly used to treat pain during surgery. As always, it is very important to tell your anesthesia provider, any medicine, prescription and over the counter including any recreational drugs that you take.
Can three epidurals be a problem?
No. Getting a third epidural is not a problem at all. It will be not any more risky than getting it the first time. The risks are the same, the first time or the tenth time. READ MORE
No. Getting a third epidural is not a problem at all. It will be not any more risky than getting it the first time. The risks are the same, the first time or the tenth time.
Why was my son given anesthesia for a CT scan?
Yes. Even though the CT scan is a very short duration procedure, it is essential that the child be absolutely still. Not always the easiest thing to ask of a child. And if the READ MORE
Yes. Even though the CT scan is a very short duration procedure, it is essential that the child be absolutely still. Not always the easiest thing to ask of a child. And if the child moves, the CT will have to be repeated because of movement artifacts.
Is local anesthesia better than general anesthesia?
There is no simple answer to this question. It would depend on the nature of the operation. There are very few operations that can be done solely with local anesthesia. That READ MORE
There is no simple answer to this question. It would depend on the nature of the operation. There are very few operations that can be done solely with local anesthesia. That said, yes, local anesthesia is generally safer than general anesthesia and therefore better in few select situations.
Is it a must to stop Adderall while getting anaesthesia?
The answer to this is controversial. Some anesthesiologists will proceed with anesthesia regardless of whether the patient is on adderall up until the day of surgery while others READ MORE
The answer to this is controversial. Some anesthesiologists will proceed with anesthesia regardless of whether the patient is on adderall up until the day of surgery while others may postpone the anesthesia by a few days or a week. It is better to check with the facility where you will have your procedure.
Can anesthesia lead to neurological issues?
With the information you have provided, it is hard to give an exact answer. Immediately after anesthesia, while recovering from it in the recovery room, it is not uncommon for READ MORE
With the information you have provided, it is hard to give an exact answer. Immediately after anesthesia, while recovering from it in the recovery room, it is not uncommon for some amount of confusion and vague talking. Likewise, hand tremors could be due to shivering which is also not uncommon after anesthesia and surgery. However, it would be very unusual for any of this to be present by the time they send you out of the recovery room.
Can anaesthesia for a patient who is on sleeping medicines be dangerous?
Typically if someone has been on sleeping medications for 5 years, that by itself is not a problem, but as long as your anesthesiologist has been made aware of the medication, READ MORE
Typically if someone has been on sleeping medications for 5 years, that by itself is not a problem, but as long as your anesthesiologist has been made aware of the medication, over the counter or prescribed, they will take it into account when they administer anesthesia.
I have a uterine septum that needs to be removed. What is the safest anaesthesia for me?
If you are healthy, general anesthesia or regional anesthesia are both equally safe choices. It would also depend on the surgical approach, some may preclude the use of a regional READ MORE
If you are healthy, general anesthesia or regional anesthesia are both equally safe choices. It would also depend on the surgical approach, some may preclude the use of a regional anesthetic technique. Ask your anesthesiologist to explain the pros and cons of each and make an informed decision.
What can I do for the back pain that has started two years after my C-section?
There is no connection between the C-section you had two years ago and the back pain you have now. You can contact your primary care provider or OB-GYN for advice.
Can anesthesia have any side effects?
A healthy 72 year old can expect to have an uneventful anesthetic experience. Minor side effects like nausea/vomiting are possible. The anesthesiologist will likely explain some READ MORE
A healthy 72 year old can expect to have an uneventful anesthetic experience. Minor side effects like nausea/vomiting are possible. The anesthesiologist will likely explain some of the other side effects on the day of surgery, when they go over the consent.
I have marijuana in my system. Should I reschedule my tests?
I am assuming the biopsy is being done by undergoing a esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). If so, the type of anesthesia you will receive will be IV sedation and that typically is READ MORE
I am assuming the biopsy is being done by undergoing a esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). If so, the type of anesthesia you will receive will be IV sedation and that typically is not impacted by the fact that there is marijuana in your system. However, some physicians may cancel the procedure out of an abundance of caution. You certainly should let them know and they will decide.
Is anaesthesia required for a root canal?
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Yes, it is completely safe to have another anesthetic. Occasionally, a patient has to undergo two anesthetics in the same day, and even that is safe with modern anesthetic READ MORE
Hello.
Yes, it is completely safe to have another anesthetic. Occasionally, a patient has to undergo two anesthetics in the same day, and even that is safe with modern anesthetic techniques.
Yes, it is completely safe to have another anesthetic. Occasionally, a patient has to undergo two anesthetics in the same day, and even that is safe with modern anesthetic techniques.
