Dr. Nancy C Wilkes MD
Anesthesiologist
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27599About
Dr. Nancy Wilkes is an anesthesiologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Wilkes 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. Wilkes also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1987
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Nancy C Wilkes MD's Expert Contributions
Can you eat the day before local anesthesia?
Yes. The guidelines for solids and liquids are designed for individuals undergoing any type of procedure involving sedation or general anesthesia. If your procedure is being done under strictly local anesthesia (NOT local with sedation), the assumption would be that you could eat even on the day of surgery. However, it is always best to verify with your surgeon. READ MORE
Vomiting after sugery
It is very common to have nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. This is usually the result of narcotics and anesthetic gases that are used. Anti-nausea drugs are routinely given, but they are not always effective. It is possible to eliminate the use of gases at times and minimize narcotics. This can help. Unfortunately, people who have prior episodes of postoperative nausea, people with motion sickness, non-smokers and women all remain at higher risk. READ MORE
Do I have to stop taking my vitamins before anesthesia?
It is perfectly fine to take all of these vitamins on the day of surgery. Just remember to follow the guidelines for eating and drinking. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Member Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
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