Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias MD

Anesthesiologist

Urb Atenas 2nd floor Manati Puerto Rico, 00961 Show map

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Dr. Sylvia Rodriguez Elias is an anesthesiologist practicing in Manati, Puerto Rico. Dr. Rodriguez Elias 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. Rodriguez Elias also might help manage pain after an operation.

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The Dead Man
I was answering consults in the ER in 1984, and there was a school of medicine. I supervised students, interns, and residents. I received a call from the resident on duty, "Doc we have a problem and need your help. Please come to the 3rd-floor medicine male ward." I arrived and found a lot of...
My study about propofol in the 80s
In the 80s the Baxter comp asked me to conduct a study of his new hypnotic Propofol. The other anesthesiologists were afraid of this novel drug. But I am brave and bold and said yes. They gave me 200 forms of consent to inform patients they were part of a study. And 200 forms to follow during...

How long does brain fog last after anesthesia?
Depends on the patient's general condition, age, and length of the procedure. Healthy patients in a short procedure will be clear in 1 to 2 hrs, maybe less. Older patients and very sick (cancer or renal) will need more time. READ MORE
What medications can be used to treat local anesthetic toxicity?
First, you ensure the airway and give oxygen. If necessary, you intubate. If seizures, you give an anticonvulsant and intravenous lipid solution. If there is arrhythmia, you treat the arrhythmia. READ MORE
How does anesthesia affect the body?
General anesthesia affects all your system: heart, brain, muscles, nerves, kidneys, etc. You are in a controlled coma. No reflexes, no movements, no breathing, no feeling. READ MORE
What causes nausea after anesthesia?
Nausea and vomiting is a common complaint after geta. Causes are nitrous oxide, a gas. Also, narcotics like fentanyl give nausea. Also, if you are menstruating, and certain procedures like ear surgeries and laparoscopic produce more nausea. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause shaking?
Yes. It's called shivering. It's due to the body trying to increase your body temperature because of the hypothermia produced by anesthesia and surgery. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a spinal block?
Maybe you will feel numbness. Other people may feel dizziness. But your pain will go for weeks. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a nerve block?
If you are talking about a therapeutic nerve block, in a matter of hours, you will feel better. But in a week, it will go down until is disappears. READ MORE
What can I expect after hand nerve block injection?
If the block is for pain, you will feel better in a matter of hours. No pain. Usually in a week, it will disappear. READ MORE
Will I be sedated during my thoracoscopy?
Thoracoscopy could be done under general anesthesia if there is no contraindication. But also could be done under sedation and local anesthesia. READ MORE
Can you walk after a nerve block?
I believe no. You should rest for best results. READ MORE
How long can anesthesia affect a person?
Usually general anesthetics affects patients for hours. I have seen cases that were affected for 48hrs and also for a month. Depends on the anesthetics used and patient medical history. READ MORE
How long will my back hurt after a spinal block?
Maybe hours, maybe days. I recommend my patients ice bags. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for heart surgery?
Cardiac anesthesia uses high dose of narcotics. And drugs and gases that produce less heart depression for induction. And he will be in extracorporeal circ. pump. READ MORE
Can a spinal block cause any damage?
Any anesthetic procedure has risks. Yes, you could have complications, but the MD is prepared to deal with that. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause fatigue?
Yes. Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and headache are common complaints. But they disappear in hours. If she stays weak, you better consult a pediatrician, as it's not normal. READ MORE
Can spinal anesthesia cause back pain?
Yes. That's a common complaint after spinal block. READ MORE
Why can't you get an epidural after a certain point?
The best time is when the woman requests it. No more than 3 or 5 cms. 8 cms is too late because it will take time for the effect and you will be in expulsive stage. READ MORE
How many centimeters is too late for an epidural?
8 cms is too late READ MORE
What is the anesthetic of choice for a cardiac patient?
All depends of what kind of cardiac condition you have. There are general anesthetics that produce less heart depression and we prefer that READ MORE
How long does it take for anesthesia to put you to sleep?
You will be out in a matter of 1 to 2 min. READ MORE