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Anesthesiology is a very important aspect of many surgical procedures. Because we have anesthesiologists we are able to go into a deep sleep while being operated on. Can you imagine a world without anesthesiologists? Our expert explains what anesthesiologists do, difference between local anesthetic and general anesthetic, as well as the many benefits offered by anesthetic technology.

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Samuel Seelig
Dr. Samuel Seelig-Anesthesiologist, Los Angeles, California
Meet the Expert 
Anesthesiology Basics 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. What is 'anesthesiology'? 
  3. What is 'anesthesia'? 
  4. What is 'analgesia'? 
  5. What is an 'anesthetic'? 
  6. What is an 'anesthesiologist'? 
  7. What is a 'board certified anesthesiologist'? 
  8. What is 'regional anesthesia'? 
  9. What is 'local anesthesia'? 
  10. What is 'spinal anesthesia'? 
  11. What is 'general anesthesia'? 
  12. What is 'conscious sedation'? 
  13. What is 'intravenous sedation'? 
  14. During surgery, how does the anesthesiologist monitor the patient? 
  15. What happens immediately after surgery? 
  16. What are 'barbiturates'? 
General Anesthesia 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. What are the risks of general anesthesia? 
  3. What are the mortality rates for general anesthesia? 
  4. What are the causes of mortality under general anesthesia? 
  5. Is it true that some people remain aware during surgery, despite anesthesia? 
  6. What are the possible side effects of general anesthesia? 
  7. Who is most at risk from using anesthesia? 
  8. What is the safest method of anesthesia? 
  9. What factors determine what type of anesthesia is used? 
  10. What do I need to tell my anesthesiologist before surgery? 
  11. How does anesthesia affect other organs? 
  12. What is a 'spinal headache'? 
  13. Is it true that having surgery earlier in the day is safer? 
  14. Is it true that using fewer drugs while undergoing general anesthesia is safer? 

Popular Questions

  • What is an 'anesthesiologist'?
  • What happens immediately after surgery?
  • What are the risks of general anesthesia?
  • Is it true that some people remain aware during surgery, despite anesthesia?
  • What is the safest method of anesthesia?
  • How does anesthesia affect other organs?
  • Are there any herbal supplements that can prolong the effects of anesthesia?
  • Are there any herbs used for natural anesthesia?
  • When is local anesthesia most often used?
  • Can general anesthesia be achieved with inhaled anesthesia alone?
  • How do inhaled anesthetics enter the blood stream?
  • Do children receive different medications than adults during surgery?
  • What are the risks of an epidural?
  • Can I take additional pain medication while having spinal anesthesia or an epidural?
  • Does general anesthesia affect breastfeeding?
Herbal Supplements And Anesthesia 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. Should I disclose my use of herbal supplements to my doctor before surgery? 
  3. Should I stop taking herbal supplements before my surgery? 
  4. Are there any herbal supplements that can prolong the effects of anesthesia? 
  5. Are there any herbal supplements that cause post-surgical bleeding? 
  6. Are there herbal supplements that worsen post-surgical inflammation? 
  7. Are there herbal supplements that can raise post-surgical blood pressure? 
  8. Are there any herbs used for natural anesthesia? 
Local Anesthesia 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. When is local anesthesia most often used? 
  3. Are all local anesthetics administered in the same way? 
  4. What are the advantages of regional anesthesia? 
Inhaled Anesthetics 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. What are the most common inhaled anesthetics? 
  3. What is 'ether'? 
  4. What is 'laughing gas'? 
  5. Can general anesthesia be achieved with inhaled anesthesia alone? 
  6. How do inhaled anesthetics enter the blood stream? 
  7. What does reversibility mean when used to describe anesthetic gases? 
Pediatric Anesthesia 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. What method is used for pediatric anesthesia? 
  3. If my child is very nervous, can they be given a sedative before surgery? 
  4. Do children receive different medications than adults during surgery? 
  5. How can anesthesiologists make things easier for children? 
Obstetrical Anesthesia 
  1. Dr. Samuel Seelig
  2. What is 'spinal anesthesia'? 
  3. What is an 'epidural'? 
  4. What are the risks of an epidural? 
  5. Is it true that epidurals cause backache? 
  6. Can I take additional pain medication while having spinal anesthesia or an epidural? 
  7. What are the effects off anesthetics on pregnant women and fetuses? 
  8. Does general anesthesia affect breastfeeding? 

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