2019年8月30日 · Done properly by a board-certified doctor and anesthesia provider (typically an anesthesiologist and/or a certified registered nurse anesthetist) in a hospital setting or accredited surgical facility, twilight sedation, also known as conscious sedation or sedation analgesia, is a safe, pain-free anesthesia method for those who don’t want, or ...

2009年9月2日 · Either general anesthesia or twilight (monitored IV sedation) will work well for a rhinoplasty. Make sure the anesthesia is administered wither by a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist or a experienced Nurse Anesthetist-- both are …

2015年8月31日 · Twilight anesthesia usually refers to a technique in anesthesia where one becomes sedated but not fully asleep. General anesthesia usually means one is completely asleep for the procedure. With twilight anesthesia local …

About 6 weeks ago I had a lower blepharoplasty with a transconjunctival Incision. At a follow up appointment today, my surgeon suggested a skin pinch to take care of some excess skin that had not 'tightened up'. This procedure is either performed under twilight or general anesthesia. I am free to choose which, and the cost is the same.

2022年12月12日 · Twilight anesthesia is a great option provided that you have a board certified anesthesiologist providing it.The official medical term for this is sedation. Sedation can be quite deep or light. I perform many procedures under sedation performed by anesthesiologists that really know how to do it well.

2011年9月19日 · The 3 options are local anesthesia, twilight anesthesia, and general anesthesia. We only recommend general anesthesia for this procedure. It is important to have a protected airway during surgery so that patients do not swallow …

2017年4月4日 · Sedation anesthesia (a.k.a. twilight anesthesia) is a great choice for upper and lower blepharoplasty. Although these procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, various degrees of apprehension is normal before such a surgery. General anesthesia ('totally asleep" with intubation), although possible, seems a bit much for such a procedure.

2009年7月13日 · There is absolutely no evidence that “twilight sedation” is safer or provides for a better experience/outcome for patients undergoing plastic surgical procedures. In my practice I prefer the use of general anesthesia provided by board …

2024年11月24日 · Propofol, often used for twilight sedation or general anesthesia, is typically safe for sleep apnea patients when administered by an experienced anesthesiologist who is aware of your condition. However, it’s critical to inform your surgeon and anesthesiologist about your sleep apnea diagnosis and the specifics of your treatment, such as the ...

2013年4月18日 · Although it may be possible to perform small reductions in select patients, most breast reductions are done under general anesthesia which provides both safety and comfort for the patient. Additionally, acheiving an adequate reduction can potentially be compromised with patient discomfort which is not an issue with general anesthesia.