Hello. Im having a revision rhinoplasty soon. My doctor suggested that he uses IV deep sedation instead of General Anaestasia. He said that my recovery will go smoother that way. I showed my concern and mentioned that I'll do some research before I decide on which to go for. Is it true that the anestasiologist will have a better chance of rescuing the patient if he/she were under general anaestasia and stopped breathing because the anestasiologist would have control of the patient's airway? Ty!!
Answer: General versus sedation anesthesia for plastic surgery In our practice, we commonly use an anesthetic technique called TIVA anesthesia. This stands for Total Intravenous Anesthesia. This technique allows patients to be sedated using only their IV line, and they can avoid a tube in their airway. However, rhinoplasty is the one procedure that i prefer a traditional general anesthetic. During rhinoplasty surgery, some secretions and blood can drip from your nose into your airway. This is much less likely if you have a secure airway via general anesthesia.
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Answer: General versus sedation anesthesia for plastic surgery In our practice, we commonly use an anesthetic technique called TIVA anesthesia. This stands for Total Intravenous Anesthesia. This technique allows patients to be sedated using only their IV line, and they can avoid a tube in their airway. However, rhinoplasty is the one procedure that i prefer a traditional general anesthetic. During rhinoplasty surgery, some secretions and blood can drip from your nose into your airway. This is much less likely if you have a secure airway via general anesthesia.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia and rhinoplasty Both general or deep sedation is reasonable with a good anesthesiologist, but like you said, the airway is controlled under general.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia and rhinoplasty Both general or deep sedation is reasonable with a good anesthesiologist, but like you said, the airway is controlled under general.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Types of anesthesia Type of anesthesia is chosen based on many factors, including the patient's history, location of the surgery, magnitude of the surgery, as well as the level of comfort of the anesthesiologist, the surgeon and the patient. General anesthesia and deep sedation are safe modalities of anesthesia, but is tailored to the patient and condition. General anesthesia does control airways because a tube is inserted (ET tube, or LMA) to control breathing during anesthesia.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Types of anesthesia Type of anesthesia is chosen based on many factors, including the patient's history, location of the surgery, magnitude of the surgery, as well as the level of comfort of the anesthesiologist, the surgeon and the patient. General anesthesia and deep sedation are safe modalities of anesthesia, but is tailored to the patient and condition. General anesthesia does control airways because a tube is inserted (ET tube, or LMA) to control breathing during anesthesia.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia for rhinoplasty When performing the rhinoplasty procedure, it is important to control the airway to prevent blood running down the back of the throat during the surgical procedure. The recovery time from a deep IV sedation versus a light general anesthesia is approximately the same. In our office, we use board certified physician anesthesiologists for patient safety and comfort. We also perform the surgery in a state licensed and Medicare certified outpatient surgery Center
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia for rhinoplasty When performing the rhinoplasty procedure, it is important to control the airway to prevent blood running down the back of the throat during the surgical procedure. The recovery time from a deep IV sedation versus a light general anesthesia is approximately the same. In our office, we use board certified physician anesthesiologists for patient safety and comfort. We also perform the surgery in a state licensed and Medicare certified outpatient surgery Center
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Answer: Deep Sedation versus General Anaesthesia Revision Rhinoplasty Dear JLlulish,
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Answer: Deep Sedation versus General Anaesthesia Revision Rhinoplasty Dear JLlulish,
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