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37 years
Experience
Dr. Christopher P. Creighton, M.D.
- Saint Louis, MO
- Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il
- Accepting new patients
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Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
No
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Why can't you get an epidural with low platelets?
Risk of bleeding Due to low platelets into the spinal canal makes paralysis a possibility.
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Is spinal anesthesia dangerous?
It is, statistically safer than crossing an average sidewalk. She will be closely monitored and should be fine.
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Is local anesthesia safe for adolescents?
It is safe. Some adolescents tolerate being awake for surgical procedures better than others and without knowing what type of surgery you are asking about, that is difficult to READ MORE
It is safe. Some adolescents tolerate being awake for surgical procedures better than others and without knowing what type of surgery you are asking about, that is difficult to assess.
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Is it safe to be under anesthesia when 5 years old?
Yes in the absence of serious medical problems.
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Can you eat before dental anesthesia?
No. Reason is risk of vomiting and aspirating the food into your lungs which can cause death or other problems.
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Does anesthesia affect heart rate?
It can if you are dehydrated and your blood pressure drops. However, please keep in mind that anesthesia is extremely safe certainly compared to your drive to the facility. From READ MORE
It can if you are dehydrated and your blood pressure drops. However, please keep in mind that anesthesia is extremely safe certainly compared to your drive to the facility.
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How is general anesthesia given to kids?
For smaller children, breathing through a mask gets them off to sleep “Breathe like a jet pilot!” But if they are old enough to get an IV started while awake, they may be given READ MORE
For smaller children, breathing through a mask gets them off to sleep “Breathe like a jet pilot!” But if they are old enough to get an IV started while awake, they may be given medication through that. Depending on the surgery they may have a breathing tube or breathe through a mask. Your abestjediologist can give you more details.
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Can anesthesia cause shaking?
Usually shaking after anesthesia is due to body’s temperature drop during surgery, particularly longer cases. Shaking is body’s way of warming up.
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Can anesthesia cause fatigue?
We expect that the day of the procedure but generally not after that. If it has been a while I would recommend looking for other causes.
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Can you wear contacts for a short anesthesia procedure?
No. It is not recommended.
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Does anesthesia affect your heart?
In any age group, maintaining blood pressure and oxygenation (breathing) is important in keeping the heart and brain safe. Fortunately, anesthesiologists and CRNAs are very good READ MORE
In any age group, maintaining blood pressure and oxygenation (breathing) is important in keeping the heart and brain safe. Fortunately, anesthesiologists and CRNAs are very good at this do yes, she should be okay from an anesthesia standpoint if she does not have an underlying heart condition. I recommend having her get pre-anesthetic evaluation if available to get more detailed advice
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What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
If you are not giving the anesthetic, I would discuss this with the anesthesiologist on the case.
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Does an epidural make you feel high?
No it does not
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What type of anesthesia is used for ear surgery?
That depends on the type of ear surgery. I would definitely ask your surgeon.
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Can anesthesia cause bowel problems?
Well it is unusual to have bowel problems do only to anesthesia we can see some delay our return to normal bowel function and people who have had abdominal surgical procedures. READ MORE
Well it is unusual to have bowel problems do only to anesthesia we can see some delay our return to normal bowel function and people who have had abdominal surgical procedures. If narcotics are used for pain control during anesthesia that can slow return to normal bowel function but that is less,
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Is a nerve block safe for seniors?
Nerve blocks are safe for most ages beyond young children although accommodations may have to be made if patient can’t hold still—it is hard to hit a moving target. Of course results READ MORE
Nerve blocks are safe for most ages beyond young children although accommodations may have to be made if patient can’t hold still—it is hard to hit a moving target. Of course results may vary with the skill and experience of the injector.
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Can you walk after a spinal block?
Yes, once it wears off, which should be shortly after your procedure.
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What does it feel like when a nerve block wears off?
You will gradually regain sensation, and there may be some pain, usually mild, depending on the procedure.
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When can I eat after spinal anesthesia?
Depends on the surgical procedure of course but when anesthesia is the only consideration, patients are often given crackers or done such in the recovery room. From Christopher READ MORE
Depends on the surgical procedure of course but when anesthesia is the only consideration, patients are often given crackers or done such in the recovery room.
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