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Dr. Susan K. Palmer, MD
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Susan Palmer is an anesthesiologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer also might help manage pain after an operation.
51 years
Experience
Dr. Susan K. Palmer, MD
- Portland, OR
- Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi
- Accepting new patients
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How long does spinal anesthesia last?
Depends on what drugs are used for the spinal injection. A surgical spinal anesthetic can last from 20 minutes to 3 hours. A spinal injection for surgery involves complete relaxation READ MORE
Depends on what drugs are used for the spinal injection. A surgical spinal anesthetic can last from 20 minutes to 3 hours. A spinal injection for surgery involves complete relaxation of the muscles below the level of the spinal.
However, spinal injections just for pain relief can last much longer.
However, spinal injections just for pain relief can last much longer.
What type of anesthesia is used for spinal surgery in children?
General anesthesia will be required, both for your child's comfort and the surgeon's operative field access.
How do doctors numb your finger before surgery?
Local anesthesia drugs can be injected into the surgical site itself or along the path of the nerves which run to the surgical site.
Are you asleep during a root canal?
Usually general anesthesia is not used for a root canal.
Can a spinal epidural cause back pain?
Spinal/epidural anesthesia can cause a sore spot where the needle is inserted. This spot is like a bruise and soon resolves. Back pain after any pregnancy is common due to the READ MORE
Spinal/epidural anesthesia can cause a sore spot where the needle is inserted. This spot is like a bruise and soon resolves. Back pain after any pregnancy is common due to the pregnancy causing softening of spina and hip ligaments. As pregnancy progresses, the spine, hips, and other joints adjust slowly to the growing pregnancy. At delivery, all of these softened ligaments must tighten and realign. During recovery from pregnancy, you should be careful to lift your infant properly and not awkwardly lift over crib rails or any lifting which might require twisting. You are just as likely to have an episode of back pain after pregnancy even if you do not have an epidural or spinal.
How long does it take a baby to wake up from anesthesia?
Like all patients, wake up time for healthy babies is usually proportional to time spent under anesthesia. That is, the longer the anesthesia time, the longer the wake up time. READ MORE
Like all patients, wake up time for healthy babies is usually proportional to time spent under anesthesia. That is, the longer the anesthesia time, the longer the wake up time. Also depends on what types of anesthesia are chosen for the baby. You should talk to the anesthesiologist, who can likely predict for you when your baby will return to normal activity.
How long does sedation last after an endoscopy?
Usually if endoscopy is less than 30 minutes wake up is rapid. However, you should not plan to drive your car or operate machinery or make important decisions for 12-24 hours. READ MORE
Usually if endoscopy is less than 30 minutes wake up is rapid. However, you should not plan to drive your car or operate machinery or make important decisions for 12-24 hours.
Are you awake during a vitrectomy?
You need to ask the eye surgeon. Vitrectomy may require general anesthesia or at least deep sedation provided by a physician anesthesiologist or a CRNA, paired with an "eyeblock" READ MORE
You need to ask the eye surgeon. Vitrectomy may require general anesthesia or at least deep sedation provided by a physician anesthesiologist or a CRNA, paired with an "eyeblock" by the surgeon.
How quickly does anesthesia work?
Intravenous injection of the general anesthetic propofol produces unconsciousness in less than one minute.
What is the recovery time for "trigger finger?"
This is a question for your surgeon. There are a number of ways to surgically relieve "trigger finger" and only your surgeon will know which they are planning to use. The technique READ MORE
This is a question for your surgeon. There are a number of ways to surgically relieve "trigger finger" and only your surgeon will know which they are planning to use. The technique the surgeon chooses will dictate whether local anesthesia (numbing the area), sedation, or general anesthesia will be used.
My son has a small throat polyp. Will he have to under general anesthesia for the surgery?
He may need deep sedation/general anesthesia. It all depends on how what the surgeon needs.
What could happen if I stop breathing under anesthesia?
During general anesthesia your breathing will be continually monitored and supported. Anesthesia providers are trained to provide breathing assistance anytime it is needed during READ MORE
During general anesthesia your breathing will be continually monitored and supported. Anesthesia providers are trained to provide breathing assistance anytime it is needed during general anesthesia.
Is back pain possible after an epidural?
NO. Epidural analgesia only causes a small "bruise" at the point of insertion. Normally this resolves in 1-3 weeks. Generalized low back pain is frequent after pregnancy and READ MORE
NO. Epidural analgesia only causes a small "bruise" at the point of insertion. Normally this resolves in 1-3 weeks. Generalized low back pain is frequent after pregnancy and delivery and is usually caused by the softening of spinal ligaments which occurs during normal pregnancy. Many women have their first real back pains after pregnancy and delivery because and the back has to adjust to the abrupt absence of the weight of the pregnancy.
Are older patients at risk for confusion after anesthesia?
Yes. Your concerns should be thoroughly discussed with a physician anesthesiologist before the date of surgery.
Is it a must to stop Adderall while getting anaesthesia?
Usually it is better to maintain such a medication before surgery. However, this specific medication should be discussed with an anesthesiologist before the day of planned surgery. READ MORE
Usually it is better to maintain such a medication before surgery. However, this specific medication should be discussed with an anesthesiologist before the day of planned surgery.
Does local anesthesia also make one drowsy?
No, but sedative medications are often given during surgical procedures or for pain relief after a procedure. Sedative medications can make you drowsy after a procedure.
How long does anesthesia stay in the blood?
It will depend on what medications your son was given during and after the scan. If your son has normal kidney and liver function, there will be no anesthesia medications left READ MORE
It will depend on what medications your son was given during and after the scan. If your son has normal kidney and liver function, there will be no anesthesia medications left in his blood after 24-48 hours.
Is local anesthesia better than general anesthesia?
The type of anesthesia chosen depends on the surgical requirements, the patient's medical conditions, and the patient's stated preferences. There are cases which can only be done READ MORE
The type of anesthesia chosen depends on the surgical requirements, the patient's medical conditions, and the patient's stated preferences. There are cases which can only be done with general anesthesia, so it is important that you discuss your preferences and fears with an anesthesiologist before the day of your planned surgery.
Is anesthesia risky for a COPD patient?
COPD is an important condition which a physician anesthesiologist should be informed of before caring for your son. Board certified physician anesthesiologists know how to plan READ MORE
COPD is an important condition which a physician anesthesiologist should be informed of before caring for your son. Board certified physician anesthesiologists know how to plan for patients with COPD to minimize risks.
Is it safe to get an anesthesia done when I have just taken a painkiller?
No. In fact it is better to control your pain before anesthesia, so Tylenol 8 hours before is a good idea.
