Would I be put under, or is just a local used?
Anesthetic techniques may vary from practice to practice but, in my opinion, all vein procedures in 2018 can and should be performed under local anesthesia, thus minimizing the risks of general or IV sedation. If local anesthesia and tumescent anesthesia (liquid placed around the vein to empty the vein, provide local anesthetic and absorb the heat) is administered effectively, all patients may safely and comfortably be treated without general or IV sedation.
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During my procedures, I use a combination of local anesthesia and tumescent, which is also a form of local anesthesia. No one is put to sleep or receives general anesthesia. About 20% of patients (those that are apprehensive) will request an oral sedation (1 mg Ativan).
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The choice of anesthesia is a decision make between the patient and the surgeon. Depending on the procedure there may be a wide range of options while some types of surgery require a more specific choice.It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.
In general, medical care and surgery is designed to be minimally invasive, including reduction of risks and down time. This is very much the case in vein procedures which most often can be performed fully ambulatory under local anesthesia.
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Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia. Occasionally I'll give an anxious patient some Valium.
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It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.
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If you schedule in one of our centers, we do not put patients under. Too many complications with general anesthesia. We use local.
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Just local anesthesia is generally all that is required.
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Local anesthesia is the most common method. Some practices may use an oral anxiolytic such as Valium to relax you, but usually no. Sedation is used.
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Local anesthetic known as tumescent anesthesia is all that is necessary. Oral medications or light iv sedation could be used additionally. There is no need for general anesthesia for today's office-based procedures.
Published on Jul 11, 2012