Dr. Thomas K. Russell, MD
Anesthesiologist
8220 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 505 Dallas TX, 75231About
Dr. Thomas Russell is an anesthesiologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Russell 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. Russell also might help manage pain after an operation.
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AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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What type of sedation is used for gallbladder surgery?
Usually not sedation, but a General Anesthetic. Pt fully asleep. Even with Laparoscopic surgery, usually need pt abdomen relaxed, Usually with low dose muscle relaxant. All drugs usually are rapidly metabolized, with little hangover, And good post op pain relief. READ MORE
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