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General anesthesia is commonly used, although regional (spinal or epidural) or local anesthesia may also be used.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSome patients are allergic to lidocaine, the numbing agent most frequently used during a skin biopsy. The doctor can usually substitute another anesthetic agent.
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Can having a biopsy while being pregnant harm you?
Having a biopsy can mean many things. If you do not require an anesthetic the biopsy should not harm the child. If anesthetic is required there is a certain amount of danger you are taking. If the sedated biopsy is need the baby's vitals will be watched closely, but if you can do not hace a sedated biopsy until after the delivery.
What is the preparation for a biopsy?
The area of the biopsy is cleansed thoroughly with alcohol or a disinfectant containing iodine. Sterile cloths (drapes) may be positioned, and a local anesthetic, usually lidocaine, is injected into the skin near the lesion.
When was chloroform last used in surgery?
we used it as a anesthetic. now we are not using it as a anesthetic.
What preparations are needed for a thyroid incisional biopsy?
If an open incisional biopsy is being done, a general anesthetic is required and the patient will be asked to refrain from eating or drinking anything 8-12 hours before the test.
What happens during a FNA thyroid biopsy?
The "fine needle aspiration" (FNA) can be done in the doctor's office. An anesthetic is not usually given. The patient will be asked to lie on his or her back. A pillow will be placed under the shoulders and the neck will be extended.
What haloalkane is used as an anesthetic?
now a days d most used common anesthetic is ethyl chloride
Can I be put to sleep for a bone marrow biopsy?
You could be anesthetized for a bone marrow biopsy if you request it strongly enough. I believe in general that people are heavily sedated with strong local anesthetic prior to this procedure anyway since it is relatively painful.
Does anesthetic hurt?
No, I had surgery before and they used anesthetic, it does not hurt, it just makes you sleepy.
How chloroform is used?
used an an anesthetic for some hospitals.
Do Use anesthetic in a sentence?
1) When I had surgery on me teeth the dentist used the anesthetic, so their wasn't pain.
How do you use chloroform as an anesthetic?
It has not been used as an anesthetic for a long time for good reason: It can cause brain damage and has other serious side effects. It is not an approved anesthetic.
What type of anesthetic is used for kneecap removal?
General anesthesia is typically used for kneecap removal surgery, though in some cases a spinal or epidural anesthetic is used.
