Dr. Radhika Achyuthananda is a highly skilled Consultant Anesthesiologist with over 7 years of expertise in Anesthesia and Critical Care. She specializes in difficult airway management, regional anesthesia, and ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, ensuring optimal pain relief and patient safety during and after surgical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anesthesia is a medical process used to prevent pain during surgery or medical procedures. It works by blocking nerve signals to the brain, either locally (for a specific area) or generally (causing unconsciousness).
The main types of anesthesia are: General Anesthesia (deep sleep), Regional Anesthesia (e.g., spinal, epidural), Local Anesthesia (small area numbing), and Sedation (relaxation with consciousness).
Yes, anesthesia is generally safe when administered by a qualified anesthesiologist. Modern techniques and monitoring have significantly reduced risks.
Recovery varies based on anesthesia type. Most patients wake up within a few minutes to an hour but may feel drowsy for a few hours.
Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, sore throat, and temporary confusion, especially in elderly patients.
Most patients must avoid food and drink for at least 6-8 hours before anesthesia to prevent complications.
No, anesthesia ensures you do not feel pain. The anesthesiologist monitors and adjusts anesthesia levels throughout the procedure.
Regional anesthesia, such as spinal or epidural anesthesia, is used for surgeries involving the lower body, providing pain relief while the patient remains awake.
Epidural anesthesia numbs the lower body, reducing labor pain while allowing the mother to stay awake and participate in childbirth.
After anesthesia, mild side effects like grogginess, nausea, or temporary confusion may occur. The recovery team will monitor you until you are fully stable.