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Dr. Mark T. Matsunaga
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Mark Matsunaga is an anesthesiologist practicing in Columbia, MD. Dr. Matsunaga 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. Matsunaga also might help manage pain after an operation.
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I have a uterine septum that needs to be removed. What is the safest anaesthesia for me?
Under normal conditions, anesthesia has become very safe, whether, utilizing general anesthesia, or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia is where you go unconscious and usually READ MORE
Under normal conditions, anesthesia has become very safe, whether, utilizing general anesthesia, or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia is where you go unconscious and usually get your airway controlled with getting a tube put into your trachea. Regional anesthesia, like a spinal or epidural anesthetic can also be used and you can elect to be somewhat awake and aware. This requires a needle to be placed into your spine - common procedure (labor epidural). Either way should be safe. Do you have any medical conditions? If you do, this may influence the choice of anesthetic you receive. The decision is usually a team decision between you, your surgeon and your anesthesiologist.
Am I really paralyzed under general anesthesia?
Part of a general anesthetic is muscle relaxation, so a patient does not move during surgery. The other two parts of a general anesthetic is amnesia, (don't remember), and analgesia, READ MORE
Part of a general anesthetic is muscle relaxation, so a patient does not move during surgery. The other two parts of a general anesthetic is amnesia, (don't remember), and analgesia, (pain relief).
What is procedural anesthesia?
Surgical anesthesia is a general term used when one is undergoing a surgery and anesthesia is deep enough to keep the patient so they do not feel, remember, or move. Procedural READ MORE
Surgical anesthesia is a general term used when one is undergoing a surgery and anesthesia is deep enough to keep the patient so they do not feel, remember, or move. Procedural anesthesia can be used for any "procedure." The depth of anesthesia can be minimal or deep, depending on the procedure.
