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
Can a spinal block cause permanent damage?
Most unlikely except for very, very rare case of infection, which should not occur when given by a board certified anesthesiologist in a reputable hospital/clinic. READ MORE
How do doctors numb your finger before surgery?
The anesthesiologist will inject local anesthetics at the root of the finger to be operated and numb the pain sensation of the finger(s), which will last for half an hour to several hours, depending on the kind and the dose of the particular local anesthetic used. If the patient is nervous, the doctor may also give a sedative drug, oral and/or intravenous, to treat anxiety. READ MORE
Are you awake during regional anesthesia?
Yes, but you could get an IV sedation for possible anxiety. READ MORE
How long does local anesthetic last after surgery?
Depends on the type of local anesthetics used with or without vasoconstrictor (like epinephrine). It should last for 30 minutes to several hours. READ MORE
Do you have to be intubated for general anesthesia?
Depends on the type and the location of surgery. Most, if not all of intraabdominal, thoracic and oropharyngeal procedures require intubation to protect the airways and breathing. Minor surgeries on the skin surface can usually be performed without intubation. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery can be done with topical anesthesia/numbing with or without sedation. It usually does not require general anesthesia. READ MORE
Do I need to meet with an anesthesiologist before my surgery?
Definitely yes. The anesgthesiologist has to know your health status and the past history of illness, surgery and anesthesia as well as your particular need or preference for the type of anesthesia if there are choices under a particular circumstances. READ MORE
How long does anesthesia take to wear off in a child?
Depends on the type (major vs. minor,) of surgery and and anesthetics but the child should be awake within 30 minutes after the end of surgery although he may be sleepy/sedated for a while, depending on the type of anesthetics and sedation. READ MORE
Do doctors put patients to sleep for hand surgery?
Usually performed with local anesthesia with sedation. READ MORE
Are you put to sleep for angioplasty?
Yes, the type of anesthesia depends on the type and extent of the angioplasty. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia required for a bronchoscopy?
Bronchoscopy for adult patients is usually performed safely with topical spray of local anesthetics with or without IV sedation, with or without a nurse anesthetist stand by. E.K. Motoyama, M.D. 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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