Etsuro Kenneth Motoyama
Anesthesiologist
4401 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15224About
Dr. Etsuro Motoyama is an anesthesiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Motoyama 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. Motoyama also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Chiba University
Board Certification
American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology
Provider Details
Etsuro Kenneth Motoyama's Expert Contributions
Do they put you to sleep for dislocated shoulder?
No, they may give you pain medicine to reduce pain. READ MORE
How long does it take to wake up after breast augmentation?
Within 15 minutes but you may feel groggy for several hours if the doctors use strong pain killers. Good luck, READ MORE
How long does a sore throat last after general anesthesia?
General anesthesia usually does not cause sore throat unless one receives general anesthesia involving endotracheal intubation (breathing tube in your throat). In this case, one could sometimes develop a sore throat postoperatively. The sore throat associated with endotracheal intubation should disappear within a few days; if it persists beyond that, you should contact your doctor for proper treatment. READ MORE
How soon after anesthesia can you drive?
The following day. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause constipation?
Constipation could happen not due to anesthesia per se, but due to a lack of usual activities after anesthesia or surgery. READ MORE
My mom's head injury?
She should have been examined for head injury by a specialist (a neurologist? neurosurgeon?). She must have renal complications to be transfered to the renal ward although it dose not make sense. I cannot figure out why shi is getting increased dosde of morphine unless she is having pain from injury. She should be examined and treated for head trauma first. READ MORE
Is it normal to lose hair after general anesthesia?
It is NOT NORMAL to lose hair after general anesthesia. READ MORE
Does local anesthesia raise blood sugar?
No, it does not. READ MORE
How long can general anesthesia affect you?
Depends on the type of the procedure/surgery requiring general anesthesia and additional medications you may need (for post surgical pain, for example). In general, you will be out of the effect of general anesthesia per se within several hours. READ MORE
How long is memory loss after general anesthesia?
There shouldn't be any memory loss when you are awake from general anesthesia. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia bad for your brain?
No, it is safe except for young infants, who are exposed to multiple general anesthesias during early infancy; there is a remote possibility of negative effect, although not confirmed. READ MORE
Do you need sedation for a gastroscopy?
It can be done without sedation, but if you feel nervous, the doctor can give you a simple IV sedation. READ MORE
What should you avoid after general anesthesia?
Usually, a patient stays overnight in the hospital with an intravenous fluid to make sure that everything will be OK. One should start with oral fluid, such as water or tea to make sure that the stomach will tolerate before starting light meal. No alcohol for the first day after a procedure. READ MORE
Do you need to go under anesthesia to have ear tubes placed?
No, you do not need general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can a child go under anesthesia with a cough?
If it is an acute infection, discuss with your pediatrician and postpone the procedure. If it is a chronic cough and stable and if the surgery is urgent, discuss with your pediatrician and surgeon to decide. READ MORE
Can you have an epidural while on blood thinners?
It could be problematic due to possible bleeding. You need to discuss with your surgeon, aneshesiologist as well as with your primary care doctor, who prescribed your blood thinner. You may discontinue your blood thinner temporarily for the surgery and resume after the surgery. READ MORE
Is spinal anesthesia dangerous?
Spinal anesthesia is very safe with a very small chance of complications in elderly patients as compared with general anesthesia. READ MORE
Is it safe to be under anesthesia when 5 years old?
Yes, provided that you follow doctor's preop guide lines such as NPO (no food preoperatively). READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause stomach problems?
Usually not. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause constipation?
Yes, general anesthesia can cause constipation. You need good hydration and may sometimes need stool softener for a few days. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiology, American Society of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Society of Pediatric Research, American Academy of Pediatrics
Articles and Publications
- Over 80 Publications in Anesthesia Journals
What do you attribute your success to?
Curiosity, Good Mentors
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