Dr. Yi-hwa Sung Outerbridge MD
Anesthesiologist
1600 Lackeland Hills Blvd Lakeland FL, 33805Rating
2/5
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Dr. Yi-hwa Outerbridge is an anesthesiologist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Outerbridge 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. Outerbridge also might help manage pain after an operation.
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AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Yi-hwa Sung Outerbridge MD's Expert Contributions
Is epidural anesthesia painful?
Having an epidural will be PAINFUL during surgery! Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Can I drink water before I get anesthesia?
No Anesthesia is needed for MRI. I don't know why you think you are being putting to sleep just for a MRI examination? Yi-Hwa Outerbridge MD READ MORE
Does laparoscopic gallbladder surgery require general anesthesia?
Just think about it? Do you want to have abdominal surgery to remove major gastrointestinal components using other methods? Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
General anesthesia for removing cyst in the brain?
Do You Want to be Awake during Brain Surgery? READ MORE
How long does epidural anesthesia stay in your system?
For the duration of the surgery and as long as needed for post-operative pain control later. READ MORE
How do you beat fatigue after general anesthesia?
After Surgery Your body's been through TRAUMA! You need to rest, that is why you're Fatigued. REST is the Best Medicine. Listen to your Body! READ MORE
How long are you under anesthesia for a septum surgery?
You are under anesthesia for the duration of the surgery. However long it takes your surgeon to do the surgery. You should ask your surgeon how long it takes her or him to do the surgery. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for dental work?
General anesthesia is very safe if it is performed or Supervised by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist. It's less safe if it's performed by the Dentist themselves, since the dentist does not have extensive training and experience as an Board Certified Anesthesiologist (3 months for a dentist vs. 4 years for an anesthesiologist) Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Can you have hernia surgery without anesthesia?
It would not be pleasant! Several strong men would have to hold the patient down and the surgeon would have to work quickly and have a strong stomach to hear the screaming of the patient. That is how they did it in the old days before the invention of anesthetic agents. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Can you have general anesthesia without intubation?
All depends on the type of surgery and surgical site (which parts of the body are being operated on). Need to discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Is anesthesia safe for life-long smokers?
The risk of anesthesia is higher for long-term chronic heavy smokers compared to non-smokers. Stopping smoking before surgery will reduce the risks. Quitting 4–6 weeks before your operation and staying smoke-free 4 weeks after it can decrease your rate of wound complications by 50 percent. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
How do you get rid of brain fog after anesthesia?
Time. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge MD READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for knee arthroscopy?
All depends on your Surgeon. Ask her or him. Could be: General General with Block Block with MAC (Sedation) Spinal with Sedation Spinal with Block and Sedation Local And Mild Sedation Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Why is anesthesia dangerous for the elderly?
With the aging process, there will be deterioration of many organ functions (heart, lung, liver, kidneys, etc.). And as people get older, many may also acquire diseases due to poor health habits: Obesity, smoking related diseases, poor cardiovascular function due to lack of regular exercise. Many things add up, which will increase the risk for anesthesia. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
How to deal with negative side effects of dental anesthetic?
Dentist injects the local anesthetic into the nerve roots in certain areas in small quantities. I don’t believe you would have swallowed anything but maybe a drop or two at the most. The eyes problems sounds like you may have gotten some foreign substance in them. If your dentist was drilling your teeth and you didn’t take precautions to keep your eyes closed, you may have some of the aerosolized spray into you eyes and caused scratches on your cornea. Corneal abrasions are painful and may cause discharge if not properly cared for. The lightheadedness, blurred vision, and dizziness may be associated with your eyes problem. As for the memory problem, it may be due to pain. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Will there be certain surgeries without anesthesia due to covid-19?
NO! Yi-Hwa Outerbridge MD READ MORE
Can local anesthetic make you feel sick?
Generally speaking, surgery is traumatic to one’s body. Have you considered that is what makes you feel under the weather? Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Can anesthesia make you tired for days after?
I think the surgery must have made you feel tired! Yi-Hwa Outerbridge MD READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia last?
All depends on the specific type of local anesthetic drug utilized and location of the injection and individual’s metabolism. (Local infiltration or peripherals nerve blocks.) Could be anywhere between 1 hour to 24 hours. Need to ask your surgeon for specific details. Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
Is anesthesia safe while you're pregnant?
Pregnant women should ONLY have life- or limb-saving procedures for her or for the safety of the fetus. Elective surgeries should be postponed until 6-8 weeks post-partum (birth of the baby). Yi-Hwa Outerbridge, MD READ MORE
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