I am a 44-year-old woman who is having Smart Lipo in Feb 2010. My doctor wants me to do blood work (which I understand) and an EKG. Why would he request this second test? I am healthy, but do have reactions to anesthesia (I have had Smart Lipo with level 1 sedation and was nauseated afterward, but he said he can counteract that with medicine before the surgery. I am concerned about the EKG. Thanks.
December 29, 2009
Answer: Ask questions when uncertain If your doctor has recommended the blood tests and the EKG you should ask him why, if it is routine, or did he/she pick up something in your history they were concerned about, etc. Also, ask what he use to counteract the nausea. I do SmartLipo under local anesthesia with oral sedation and rarely have a problem with nausea, but have medications that help with it that can be used prior to the procedure. You should always ask questions to your physician whenever something is recommended and you don't understand why. How your physician answers may give you insight as to how he will treat you - that is, if he has enough time to address your concerns and to set you at ease or is he anxious to get on to the next patient.
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December 29, 2009
Answer: Ask questions when uncertain If your doctor has recommended the blood tests and the EKG you should ask him why, if it is routine, or did he/she pick up something in your history they were concerned about, etc. Also, ask what he use to counteract the nausea. I do SmartLipo under local anesthesia with oral sedation and rarely have a problem with nausea, but have medications that help with it that can be used prior to the procedure. You should always ask questions to your physician whenever something is recommended and you don't understand why. How your physician answers may give you insight as to how he will treat you - that is, if he has enough time to address your concerns and to set you at ease or is he anxious to get on to the next patient.
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December 28, 2009
Answer: Preop EKG If you were over 60, an EKG would be required for anesthesia in my facility. Otherwise, if you are younger and healthy with no cardiac symptoms, there would not usually be a need for an EKG. On the other hand, it is a harmless and easy test so if your doctor wants it, why not do it?
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December 28, 2009
Answer: Preop EKG If you were over 60, an EKG would be required for anesthesia in my facility. Otherwise, if you are younger and healthy with no cardiac symptoms, there would not usually be a need for an EKG. On the other hand, it is a harmless and easy test so if your doctor wants it, why not do it?
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