Dr. Virgil S. Manica, MD
Anesthesiologist
750 Washington St Dept. Of Anesthesia Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. VIRGIL MANICA is an anesthesiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. MANICA 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. MANICA also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Institute of Medicine & Pharmacy In Bucharest MD
Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy 1981
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Dr. Virgil S. Manica, MD's Expert Contributions
Can anesthesia for colon surgery cause constipation?
Yes, it could, from the pain medication you receive. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia preferred for a colonoscopy?
No, usually no. But you get IV sedation with Propofol and you pretty much do not know anything that is going on. READ MORE
How long is appendix surgery?
Up to 45-60 minutes max.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Can a child get a CT scan under anesthesia?
Yes, of course.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Can general anesthesia affect liver health?
It is usually the other way around. Patients with liver disease need some tweaking of the medication used for general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can nerve block be used for hand surgery?
Yes. READ MORE
How long is anesthesia for colon surgery?
It depends, at least a couple of hours.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Can you go under anesthesia with asthma?
Yes. READ MORE
What kind of sedation is used for hemorrhoidectomy?
IV sedationSent from my Galaxy READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is done for lung surgery?
General anesthesia.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
Absolutely. READ MORE
Do you need to be sedated for a prostate biopsy?
No. READ MORE
Is heel surgery done under local anesthesia?
It is better to have either a block with IV sedation or general anesthesia.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Can you get sinus surgery with local anesthesia?
Not really. You need general anesthesia. READ MORE
Do they use anesthesia for sinus drainage?
Yes, of course. General anesthesia. READ MORE
Can I get general anesthesia with high blood sugar?
You can, but your glucose level has to be under control before your surgery.Sent from my Galaxy READ MORE
Can thyroid surgery be done with local anesthesia?
Theoretically yes, but I would not recommend it, as it may get painful during the operation. READ MORE
Can you be under anesthesia for eye surgery?
Theoretically, you can. However, the greatest majority of patients receive an eye block, supplemented by IV sedation. READ MORE
What is the longest you can be under anesthesia?
No limit. I have seen cases lasting even 24 hours. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for lung surgery?
General anesthesia. Depending on the extent of surgery, you could also get an epidural catheter, for postop pain control. READ MORE
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