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Anesthesia

Anesthesia can be local, regional or generalized. The purpose is to allow for procedures without the patient feeling pain. This can be anything from having a tooth pulled to open heart surgery. The different levels of anesthesia can cause an area to be numb all the way to putting the patient in an induced coma.

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How much does a Anesthesia Tech earn?

Well, honey, Anesthesia Techs can earn anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000 a year, depending on their location, experience, and employer. But let me tell you, if you're in it for the big bucks, you might want to look elsewhere. It's not exactly a get-rich-quick kind of gig, but hey, it pays the bills.

Do nurses give anesthesia?

"Nurses" do not give Anesthesia. However "Nurse Anesthetists" do. Nurse Anesthetists are Registered Nurses with a BSN degree who have atleast 1 year of critical care experience in an ICU and return to school to complete a Master's Program in Anesthesia.

What is the normal anesthesia used for parathyroid surgery?

A general anaesthesia is normally used for parathyroid surgery

What is an alternative to anesthesia in medical surgery?

An alternative to anesthesia in medical surgery is using ultrasound to locate peripheral nerves, then inject a nerve numbing medication into the area.

Can you smoke fags before general anesthesia?

Smoking affects your recovery process. The earlier you quit, the better your chances are of no complications. It is especially important not to smoke the day of surgery. Stay off cigarettes for as long as possible after surgery.

Source: http://www.asahq.org/patientEducation/StopSmokingPatientNewLogo.pdf

How are anesthesia codes grouped?

By anatomical location and procedure:

  • Head
  • Neck
  • Thorax (Chest Wall and Shoulder Girdle)
  • Intrathoracic
  • Spine and Spinal Cord
  • Upper Abdomen
  • Lower Abdomen
  • Perineum
  • Pelvis (Except Hip)
  • Upper Leg (Except Knee)
  • Knee and Popliteal Area
  • Lower Leg (Below Knee, Includes Ankle and Foot)
  • Shoulder and Axilla
  • Upper Arm and Elbow
  • Forearm, Wrist, and Hand
  • Radiological Procedures
  • Burn, Excisions or Debridement
  • Obstetric
  • Other Procedures

How has anesthesia changed?

it has changed over the years because they used to use a sponge and hold it over someones nose and the fumes would make you passout.

What are the first 2 stages of general anesthesia?

Stage I begins with the induction of anesthesia and ends with the patient's loss of consciousness. The patient still feels pain in Stage I. Stage II, or REM stage, includes uninhibited and sometimes dangerous responses to stimuli, including vomiting

What is a common side effect of spinal anesthesia?

There have been many reported long-term side effects of general anesthesia. These include vision problems such as blurriness and difficulty focusing, mental problems ranging from confusion and forgetfulness to panic attacks and depression. Physical effects include tingling or numbness in the extremities, chills and exhaustion. Time duration of these effects vary considerably from person to person. Recovery times can be a short as a day or two, can take several weeks in many cases or even be permanent in extreme cases. Older and less healthy people will generally take longer to recover. Any of these symptoms should be discussed with your doctor at the postoperative visit. Extreme reactions such as extreme chills (hypothermia) should be treated immediately.

What is General anesthesia used for?

There are three main categories of anesthesia, each having many forms and uses. They are:

- General
- Regional
- Local

In general anesthesia, you are unconscious and have no awareness or other sensations. There are a number of general anesthetic drugs - some are gases or vapors inhaled through a breathing mask or tube and others are medications introduced through a vein.

In regional anesthesia, your anesthesiologist makes an injection near a cluster of nerves to numb the area of your body that requires surgery. You may remain awake, or you may be given a sedative, either way you do not see or feel the actual surgery taking place. There are several kinds of regional anesthesia; the two most common are spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia.

In local anesthesia, the anesthetic drug is usually injected into the tissue to numb just the specific location of your body requiring minor surgery.



Source: http://lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/types_anesthesia.aspx

What is the aftercare for patients who have undergone general anesthesia?

anesthetist and medical personnel provide supplemental oxygen and monitor patients for vital signs and monitor their airways. Vital signs include an EKG (unless the patient is hooked up to a monitor), blood pressure, pulse rate, oxygen saturation

Can dental anesthetic injections cause facial bruising?

Facial bruising and swelling are fairly common after dental work. The reasons for bruising include the instruments used to extract the tooth, and the pulling and tugging that are involved with extraction.

How does anesthesia affects nervous system?

General anesthetic alters the flexibility of cell membranes, effectively blocking the ability of neurons to release neurotransmitters.

In English that means that your body does not send signals to the brains, so you cannot feel pain, see objects, etc.

How much does a nurse anesthesias make?

Salary is not KEY. Intelligence, hard work, long years of critical care experience, and good grades, are key. if you want money rob a bank. Also, knowing how to spell anesthetist might help.