I'm doing research on potential complications that could arise during rhinoplasty to figure out what to ask during my 2 upcoming rhinoplasty consultations w/ board-certified, experienced plastic surgeons. I read one story about someone in Peru who died from tachycardia after rhinoplasty. Even if it's rare, hearing stories like this really scares me. I did have general anesthesia tough almost 9 years ago for a tooth extraction and that went smoothly without any complications.
Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Every surgery comes with risks. It is not uncommon to have tachycardia in patients undergoing any kind of surgery. I would advise you to
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Thank you for your question. Every surgery comes with risks. It is not uncommon to have tachycardia in patients undergoing any kind of surgery. I would advise you to
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December 17, 2019
Answer: How common is tachycardia during rhinoplasty and can it be managed? Tachycardia is common during the injection of local anesthetic in the nose before we perform rhinoplasty. This has not been a source of complication and typically goes away several minutes after the anesthetic is injected. Thank you. Dr Joseph
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December 17, 2019
Answer: How common is tachycardia during rhinoplasty and can it be managed? Tachycardia is common during the injection of local anesthetic in the nose before we perform rhinoplasty. This has not been a source of complication and typically goes away several minutes after the anesthetic is injected. Thank you. Dr Joseph
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Anesthesia Safety with Rhinoplasty Death from tachycardia after elective surgery is extremely rare, whether it's a rhinoplasty or any other surgery. Please understand that it is possible to find documentation on practically any complication if you research hard enough on-line. There are always "ghost stories", domestic or overseas. As I have expressed in previous answers to your concerns about anesthesia during a rhinoplasty, I would confine my anesthesia concerns to your preoperative consultation with a board certified anesthesiologist. Rhinoplasty is typically a safe procedure when done under general anesthesia in patients who have undergone preoperative clearance and the proper risk stratification, and when the surgery is performed in a hospital or certified surgery center. I think a global on-line search for rhinoplasty complications is not an efficient use of your time, and may lead to unnecessary concern on your part. Good luck.
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Anesthesia Safety with Rhinoplasty Death from tachycardia after elective surgery is extremely rare, whether it's a rhinoplasty or any other surgery. Please understand that it is possible to find documentation on practically any complication if you research hard enough on-line. There are always "ghost stories", domestic or overseas. As I have expressed in previous answers to your concerns about anesthesia during a rhinoplasty, I would confine my anesthesia concerns to your preoperative consultation with a board certified anesthesiologist. Rhinoplasty is typically a safe procedure when done under general anesthesia in patients who have undergone preoperative clearance and the proper risk stratification, and when the surgery is performed in a hospital or certified surgery center. I think a global on-line search for rhinoplasty complications is not an efficient use of your time, and may lead to unnecessary concern on your part. Good luck.
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Tachycardia Thank you for your question.You are on the right path of educating yourself at the right platform before opting for any surgery. Usually, when you go to plastic surgeon they will examine you to understand complexity of surgery and decide anesthesia accordingly. It is not uncommon to have tachycardia in young patients undergoing any kind of surgery. If surgery is done in certified operating room under the care of certified anesthesiologist, tachycardia can be treated appropriately without any major consequences. Besides worrying about anesthesia, it is very important to ask your plastic surgeon right questions including your expectation and goals with surgery.
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December 17, 2019
Answer: Rhinoplasty and Tachycardia Thank you for your question.You are on the right path of educating yourself at the right platform before opting for any surgery. Usually, when you go to plastic surgeon they will examine you to understand complexity of surgery and decide anesthesia accordingly. It is not uncommon to have tachycardia in young patients undergoing any kind of surgery. If surgery is done in certified operating room under the care of certified anesthesiologist, tachycardia can be treated appropriately without any major consequences. Besides worrying about anesthesia, it is very important to ask your plastic surgeon right questions including your expectation and goals with surgery.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Tachycardia and rhinoplasty Tachycardia can arise from injections of epinephrine, topical vasoconstrictors, and topical cocaine which is often used in a rhinoplasty procedure. Unfortunately, anesthesia and surgery is often not regulated in other countries so it would be like comparing apples and oranges. Most surgeries performed in the USA under general anesthesia are at accredited and licensed centers so they should have drugs to treat tachycardia should this arise. It is more common in younger women but is normally easy to control by the anesthesia provider.
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December 16, 2019
Answer: Tachycardia and rhinoplasty Tachycardia can arise from injections of epinephrine, topical vasoconstrictors, and topical cocaine which is often used in a rhinoplasty procedure. Unfortunately, anesthesia and surgery is often not regulated in other countries so it would be like comparing apples and oranges. Most surgeries performed in the USA under general anesthesia are at accredited and licensed centers so they should have drugs to treat tachycardia should this arise. It is more common in younger women but is normally easy to control by the anesthesia provider.
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