Florida plastic surgeon arrested, charged with wife's lipo death

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[@katepollard-vithanage889]

It’s my belief that the anesthesiologist is the most important doctor in the operating room! I wouldn’t have any procedure or surgery without an anesthesiologist there! How foolish to not have one there!

[@Grace.allovertheplace]

Agree

[@bellezanegra0206]

Yeah but the whole office was taking random pills. This is about way more than not using an anesthesiologist.

[@luckypenny4263]

They will run the code besides managing airway if patient gets into trouble so yes they are the most important person in the room during this situation. Everyone is important in the surgical room and has a role with purpose. This should never happen on his watch ! I hope these cases are discussed in fellows and residency programs. What not to do.

[@anglophils645]

Plastic surgery offices do not employ anesthesiologists.

[@HerbertTowers]

Okay. Let me play! I reckon that the most important person is the cleaner who finished work just before the procedure.

[@mavisspringer2780]

My late husband was a plastic surgeon and he would NEVER operate on a patient in our private OR without a board certified anesthesiologist. I was the practice manager.

[@user-dl5fr4jk8z]

My plastic surgeon always had an anesthesiologist.

[@smscraig]

When I had my last child, the anesthesiologist hit a blood vessel with the epidural. If he hadn’t acted quickly, my daughter and I would have both died.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm so happy it was intervened on!

[@elizabethmchenry3102]

Scary!!!

[@ST-ff1zd]

Poor judgement at best; murder at worst.

[@subs4794]

Isn't he being charged with manslaughter?

[@javaskull88]

Manslaughter at best

[@baublesanddolls]

And tell me he recently took out a large insurance policy on her prior to doing this.

[@connieduncan4239]

I almost did this exact thing a few years ago. In the office with no anesthesiologist. My husband put his foot down and said absolutely not! I was kinda mad at the time but now I’m really really glad he intervened!

[@MedicalSecrets]

Yes!! Me, too!

[@smallpackage8360]

Your husband saved your life ❤

[@lorielcastillo9496]

I thought doctors were not allowed to operate on their own family.

[@DembaiVT]

It's a best practice. It's rare it's forbidden because you may be the only person available in an emergency, but the rule of thumb is that you never operate on family.

[@kathyradford7187]

It's not a rule or law.

[@marynoonan6111]

I thought it was a rule of law unless it was an emergency. This operation was very unethical.

[@pattyorourke8068]

Did you say she was suturing her own wounds?!?!

[@aurelienyonrac]

Right?

[@DeathDad]

“Here hold my beer… And this needle!”

[@yasminbarry7941]

Same question!

[@k2c3po01]

Figure if speech guys

[@sittathecat]

I do not understand those suturing her own wounds? Makes my toes curl at the idea of it.

[@iiiAutumniii]

1. I apologize for never being able to make your live stream 2. This is my first comment 3. I had a condition that started years ago and lasted about 6 years that made me need to use prescription lidocaine patches over half my face and then down my neck and shoulders. I couldn’t understand why my doctor limited my amount of monthly patches to a measly 200 (just a guess) a month. It didn’t seem fair with as much pain as I was in. He tried to explain what you just explained, but he didn’t do a very good job (or I was in too much pain to get it). So, THANK YOU!!!!!

[@simon-515]

I have local anesthetics injected in my neck and shoulder for pain control. During this process through the twenty some years i had the unfortunate luck of being in a very secluded area. The doctors rotated and came in every six weeks. The one that did my injections went overboard. I actually stopped him from doing more. I was burping the lidocaine and felt horrible. This vid rattled me. I am so glad I stopped him.

[@eliz49]

Sometimes I forget there are still some educated, intelligent people around! Thank you also for your gift of relaying your intelligence to all.

[@susanmolnar9606]

Reinforces to me as an RN to never have plastic surgery that’s not medically necessary. I seem to have a good self esteem and accept myself the way I am.

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

Accepting aging is mentally healthy :)

[@maryamkim1281]

Because you have cosmetic surgery it doesn't necessarily you are mentally unwell.

[@maryamkim1281]

​@rochcarothers-ts3jx it can be, but because you have cosmetic surgery it doesn't automatically mean you are mentally unwell, either :)

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

Better:obsession with cosmetic surgery starts somewhere,unbalancing lives?

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

@@maryamkim1281 Yes,but there is starting point to obsession,denied aging+other reality,ruins lives.

[@jaeljade3609]

That's pretty scary. I live just outside of Pensacola, FL. All my doctors are in Pensacola. I probably wouldn't have seen this if I hadn't seen your live. I'll def be following the case. He must have totally panicked In that 20 min he waited. I can only imagine what thoughts were going through his head. He was surely very overly confident of his skills.

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great live stream man , this was a very sad story, it’s always important to have an anesthesiologist or CRNA present at all times! If I was an anesthesiologist, I would be a great anesthesiologist like you! I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist foundation since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy, I really wanted to be a anesthesiologist, it takes a smart and special person and skills to be a anesthesiologist or CRNA and you’re one of them! I look up to all anesthesiologist and CRNA! You rock

[@kimberleyx6929]

Why would you let a loved one do a procedure on you. RED FLAG. Bless her family'

[@rochcarothers-ts3jx]

Free:)

[@goldwingman1500]

A No No Not on any Family Member.🎉

[@herserenehighnessm]

Absent an emergency, he shouldn’t perform surgery on a close family member.

[@simon-515]

I thought they weren't supposed to.

[@bellezanegra0206]

You aren’t supposed to pop pills randomly either. The whole office was doing them. You also shouldn’t sew yourself up.

[@carlapetersen2408]

⁠

[@YESYES-qz2ex]

Unethical to act as a Medical Doctor and give advice/script for any direct family member.

[@donaldjackson583]

Why aren’t there laws in place to require an anesthesiologist be present if these types of medications are being given???

[@luckypenny4263]

100% agree. From what I read he was doing several things on her at once and with “type “ of procedures he was doing can they be done under local? This will be interesting to know - was there a consent form obtained before the surgery ? Is the surgery he provided typically performed with anesthesiologist vs getting a local ? did the surgical team all have bls acls training and was this up to date ? Was there a crash cart available in his office suite ? Was the office trained on what to do who checks the medication cart for expiration dates ? Did the office typically use anesthesiologist? If he hired unlicensed personal he takes on full responsibility of what happens. It’s up to him to do the right thing. He would need to show he’s ACLS /BLS trained. How many codes did he run ? Was he up to date ? I would never ever want an office like this working on me or my loved ones without anesthesia available to assist with airway. It’s not like this guy was removing a simple mole here! Will be interesting to see how this ends.seems to me the regulations are not verified as well as they should be in office based surgery centers

[@stephaniehowe0973]

If you listen there are a bunch of standards he couldnt be bothered with.

[@amyhintz471]

Lol there are

[@philippal8666]

We have limits. So no more than X ml of Y mg/ml. Very small amounts are used for stitching tiny wounds. So anything bigger than the small amount you use for a tiny cut, is an anaesthetist or Just Don’t. Anaesthetists can use nerve blocks instead. Small amount in nerve stops pain. Was this even a doctor?

[@tracymaluk4775]

He didn’t call emergency until it was too late and why was medical assistant and not a Registered nurse assisting him.. RIP Hilary

[@lired70]

I have a pain pump . It is loaded with Marcaine I had injured 3 vertebrae, not operable and my pain was outrageous. After an ugly dance with Dilaudid and morphine, they tried the Marcaine. It helps, but not as intense pain relievers. I am a doctor's nightmare! However, Something is better than nothin̈g. The pump is filled once a month. I never thought that Marcaine could be filled in a pump. Dr. Kaveh, You are the best! Thank you for sharing your education with us. It truly makes a difference! You make this world a better place and I thank you! ☮️❤️💯🌝🐕😺

[@wendysolem2372]

irs so scary, many years ago I had a procedure done, It HURT, thankfully I was in a hospital, the anesthesiologist said “she can feel this”! He was right, I was in pain but was paralyzed and couldn’t let anyone know

[@user-pg3vo1li6n]

It is against the law for a family member who is a doctor to preform any medical procedure on a family member and in this case causing the death of that family member! So the former Dr. Brown deserves to go to prison for life! Px

[@howlingwaters2741]

@user-pg3vo1li6n *perform

[@alexkazzeo6208]

Since my teens I started suffering from nasocomephobia, due to a trauma, I want to thank you for publishing these videos. Sometimes I can not watch you in the OR, however your easy to understand explanations help. I "stumbled' upon this channel by chance, but I wanted to say thank you.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I'm so sorry to hear about your trauma. I am so happy that you find this information empowering 🙏

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

I have strange reactions to anesthesia. I had my gallbladder out in 2018, and they almost stopped the surgery because my heart rate and bp went through the roof. I woke up so very sick, and I was vomiting, had a massive headache, and was shaking uncontrollably. I felt like I was dying. They ran some tests on me and I was in the hospital for an entire week, but they couldn’t figure out what had happened. They said my body apparently reacted very poorly to the anesthetics, and the anesthesiologist had to give me some type of medication the bring my bp down that they keep on hand but don’t use all that often. I cannot remember what it was, though. A couple of years later, my neurologist had to take two nerve biopsies on my leg. She gave me the lidocaine with epinephrine, and the same thing happened, just not to that bad of a degree… my heart rate and bp were really high, so I was shipped off to the ER. They just had me sitting in a room. They ran no tests on me other than an ekg, then a couple of repeat ekgs, then eventually discharged me. Finally, a couple of months ago, I had to see the dermatologist to have a suspicious lesion cut off my cheek. They loaded me up with the lidocaine/epinephrine, and within about 30 seconds to a minute of the first few injections, my heart started racing. Then I started shaking horribly. All of the color drained out of my face, and I asked them to take my bp. It was stupid high, and so they called the dermatologist in and she was talking to me. I felt like I was having a panic attack, so they covered me with blankets, turned off the lights, and allowed me to rest for a few. I carry zanaflex around with me, as I have bp that can get reallllly high and doesn’t respond to typical bp meds. She had me take 3 of them. I started feeling a little bit better, so she decided to try to go ahead and cut the lesion out. They let me go home to rest. About a week later, the SAME THING happened again… this time though, I was at home and hadn’t had any lidocaine and epinephrine… but my heart was racing so fast and my bp was super high- I felt like my chest was going to explode, I began to POUR sweat, and I felt like I was really going to die this time. I got to the ER and they ran a bunch of tests, but found nothing… again. 🙄 They admitted me and gave me some IV anti anxiety meds, which did help. The next morning, my internist came to see me, and he ordered some tests, and lo and behold, I have either a pheochromocytoma or a paraganglioma somewhere in my body. My bloodwork for metanepherines came back showing an ungodly amount of norepinepherine, so now I have to have some scans so they can find the little bugger and take it out. 🙄 I’m so lucky to have him! He came to see me and knew EXACTLY what was wrong.

[@mellie4174]

Sounds like an amazing Dr!

[@DembaiVT]

A good thing to note. My BP can suddenly jump but is usually very low. And anesthesia has given me that exact reaction. 😮

[@msquires473]

I would like to know why he was allowed to use Lidocaine. FDA has been issuing warnings on it since 2009. My Dr. In Pensacola quit using for biopsies in 2009. Is also like to know how this man has been able to keep practicing with complaints since at least 2019.

[@susanschofield2705]

Any drug is poisonous if it is given in inappropriate amounts. Including lidocaine. It has been used for decades every day safely by doctors, nurses and dentists. Because it has been so safe people using it get a false sense of security and forget it has an upper limit on dosage.

[@MarciaB12]

As an RN I am horrified

[@blondeenotsomuch]

At least 20 years ago, We had a young lady land in our NC ER. She was going for laser hair removal, and the doctor at the laser clinic provided cream with lidocaine for her to apply every where she was going to get the laser treatment. She started feeling unwell while driving to the appointment and was taken to our ER. She coded, and never recovered. It really shook up the doctors working on her. Young, vital, dead. Tragic.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video! Excellent information, as always.

[@mhenderson9311]

Scary stuff! You need to have a doc who knows what he's doing. And if your cells are producing lactic acid because of the lidocaine, they're not getting enough oxygen! Sad.

[@jodyljohnson8515]

Awe, I missed this live stream! I didn't get a notice! Good to see all the same! Thank you for sharing some great information Dr Kaveh! Love ya 💞✌️

[@JEWELZYOUTUBE]

Me too

[@baublesanddolls]

This is sickening, and he's not the first doctor who's killed his wife. I think this was deliberate and not just cutting corners. Sad! We're lucky to have you here on KZbin. 😊💕

[@MedicalSecrets]

I had thought the same thing earlier. So incredibly sad... I certainly do not know for sure what the intent was, but the negligence is heartbreaking

[@baublesanddolls]

@@MedicalSecrets I've worked in healthcare most of my life, although I'm certainly not a doctor. I've seen and heard it all, as I'm sure you have. I've lost all respect in it. Please keep being the great doctor you are as they're far and few between. 💕😊

[@kyrraven]

I thought it was suspicious right off, and every extra detail further supports it being a deliberately staged "accident." I won't be surprised in the slightest if this case shows up on Forensic Files in a few years.

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

I get light-headed listening to this topic.

[@MedicalSecrets]

😬

[@whiteorchid02]

😂

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Watching from Belgium. Thank you for the time you put on your lectures on so important topics. You are a great teacher.🇧🇪

[@BobbiTaylor624]

I saw a liposuction being done on PBS....it looks like they are harpooning a whale. I will keep my fat and lose it the old fashioned way!

[@hollyphilhower]

amen

[@kibeast]

Lol

[@marynoonan6111]

Totally with ya! It’s quite violent isnt it.

[@Starlightbarking]

Here in New Zealand no surgeons will ever do liposuction without a general anaesthetic, there must be some very strict rules that they have to follow around this. They wont even use a local anaesthetic for a lower blepharoplasty. Plastic surgery is very expensive here.

[@psrwhite]

Dr Kaveh you are amazing. Thank you so much for all you do to keep us informed!!!

[@Wendymarino]

I would never work for practice like that, on the replay for the algo 👏👏👏

[@c.christman9649]

I once had a paradoxical reaction to Versed for a breast biopsy. Now whenever I need a procedure I warm them repeatedly of my reaction to versed. The surgeon didn’t recognize my reaction until I called him later from home and told him. He was a general surgeon. I never went back to him! Strangely, my son has experienced the same reaction to versed during his gallbladder surgery. Inherited allergy perhaps?

[@katepollard-vithanage889]

Thanks for sharing this info with us. I learn so much from you and so appreciate your knowledge. This is such a sad story.

[@sherrihinton2885]

I love these videos. Thank you

[@lynnstrand9367]

I’m a dentist. I’ve definitely heard of lidocaine toxicity, especially when doing multiple extractions. Sedation (IV) if helpful in that it decreases the need for supplemental lidocaine.

[@nuclearalchemy9220]

How much does this happen in dentistry? I'm one of those people that needs at least twice the normal amount to even come close to numbing anything and usually end up numb from my mouth to my eyelid.

[@mustwereallydothis]

Wait! What? "She was SUTURING her own wounds." What the actual f_ _ _? 😮

[@heatherknutson]

Love this info!!

[@MedicalSecrets]

I hope you learned something new!

[@juliemarkham4332]

It sounds like gross negligence. Glad to hear his medical license was suspended.

[@MedicalSecrets]

Gross negligence at the minimum...

[@eldongaunt9625]

Thank you for all of your knowledge!

[@terrybuckalew6874]

such an unfortunate accident prayers for all

[@MedicalSecrets]

Absolutely

[@debbieblair3329]

Thanks Doc. Very informative

[@MedicalSecrets]

I hope you learned something new to better advocate for your health! Thank you 🙏

[@user-hg1yk5fr3n]

Education is key, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MedicalSecrets]

I hope you learned something new to better advocate for your health!

[@annadavis2547]

Once had a dentist hit the vein during a filling. He immediately placed direct pressure on the area. I just had swelling in the cheek but no other reaction. The dentist had a great scare though.

[@elizabethturel78]

Fascinating video Doctor❣️ The plastic surgeon was so arrogant; it killed his wife. He should have known better🤦🏻‍♀️ So sad.

[@lindabeard488]

Catching replay. Thank you.

[@MarciaB12]

Why is he allowed to work on family

[@josephparker3033]

I would argue that the man’s physical appearance has absolutely no bearing on this matter. His wife just died. He probably not looking his best. I would also argue that a doctor is a doctor once they complete their level of education. The man is still a doctor just not practicing.I love the information you provide and delivery. I would be cautious to overly criticize colleagues even when they are clearly an error. I think the main problem was performing a potentially dangerous procedure on any family member. Lose perspective and panic. That’s never good in a resuscitation.

[@mellie4174]

No. This person did gross negligence! He waited 20 minutes to call 911! If you cared about your patient you would call immediately when they start having a seizure! This guy is indefensible. And if you think he's not it's probably because you're doing or want to do the same

[@crystalwaters7081]

I got lidocaine once while getting a steroid injection. When leaving to go home, my throat and tongue went numb. I turned around to go back but by the time I got back it all went away. I now say I’m allergic to it, but other Dr.’s sometimes try to say it was probably something else! I feel it was the lidocaine, so I don’t want to take any chances. The question is, can you be tested to really find out? Thank you! 😊

[@amethyst49ergurl]

I heard about this yesterday or this morning 😢😢😢

[@whiteorchid02]

I don’t know about that guy .. being a doctor , he should have KNOWN BETTER . And then to take chances like that with his wife . Makes one wonder if he didn’t do this purposely. Don’t like to think that but cmon

[@anitaboddington4837]

This guy at the very least was negligent he never should’ve been performing surgery on his own wife

[@brendakrieger7000]

How terrifying🤬😱 Nope,Never heard of this before. I appreciate your explanation.

[@erynlasgalen1949]

Lidocaine toxicity is a new one for me. And here I thought that general anesthesia was more risky.

[@DembaiVT]

Both have their own risks.

[@CynthiaWord-iq7in]

Me too--furst I have heard of this, so scared if dentist always asked them to load me up with novacaine... and I have lidocaine skin patches for a bad wrist. And have nonchalantly used them--i am really chillin on them now hearing this--i knew early on to peel them off if heart got jumpy after few hours, didn't know it was that somewhat fNgerous. I always cut them in half but previous to hearing this complicated stuff, I thought they were mild and harmless. Thanks, love your videos doc.

[@kathyn8780]

total negligence, he needs locking up he should have known better

[@pozzee2809]

RIP - Hillary Ellington Brown, 33

[@MedicalSecrets]

Yes, so sad

[@christopherparker3409]

When I had a operation which was using local anaesthetic I had a anesthesiologist check the type of anaesthetic drug against a chart for the procedure that they would be doing on me and my hight weight wait and medical history for any previous problems with serten types of anaesthetic drug also what medication I was taking to check that it wouldn't have any bad side effects on my heart or my brain due to me having cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She then then gave the surgeon the syringes inject into the aira that needed to be operated on he gave me 1 injection in small amounts and in different parts of my arm and totally dead I couldn't feel a thing

[@YESYES-qz2ex]

Liposuction should be a last resort. Even though the procedure has gone smoothly, the patient should be encouraged to use alternative measures.

[@deanawells4395]

Suspended in Florida…so he can go to another state to do poor plastic surgery? 😢

[@smallpackage8360]

Exactly!

[@MarciaB12]

This is insane.

[@liviusss]

Thank you for all these explanations, I was really not aware local anesthesia can be so dangerous. How about topical anesthetics?

[@patricecahill4181]

Heard nightmare stories of out patients centers.... all from the drugs..i am scared

[@adelebittner8994]

We love you Anthony!❤

[@camillasaietz4856]

I never understood how, when injecting into tissue planes, you avoid hitting the capillaeries and thus injecting into the blood stream???

[@ginny1068]

Unbelievable 😔

[@JesusSavedMe-Alizabeth4truth]

I’m officially rethinking my desire for liposuction. Oh yeah, definitely rethinking it gotta figure out how to do exercises all my metal parts!

[@joeolejar]

An alert anaesthethologist saved my wife's life when she was given ancef as a profilactic prior to back surgery.

[@Yo77Yo11]

You are awesome!

[@JesusSavedMe-Alizabeth4truth]

I have never ever heard of that. I didn’t know it was possible to overdose on lidocaine in your tissues.. i used to take something called a G.I. cocktail with Bella, Donna and lidocaine in it and I took it three times a day thinking back it just kind of scares me now .. hope I don’t ever need that again.. it worked fantastic. It put the fire out immediately….. plus I use lidocaine patches on my back when my back spasms from all my past surgeries I’m not too sure I like this stuff anymore… it doesn’t come with any warnings it’s just lidocaine 7% This is good info you’re sharing Doc I’m certain everyone of us here have had lidocaine ! Now I just might be questioning & don’t give me too much

[@DembaiVT]

Patches are very safe. The one type that can be an issue is lidocaine in tooth gel. It can so easily be swallowed, especially since it makes you salivate.

[@Wendymarino]

Sorry I missed this stream 🤓🫠

[@Straighttalk95]

Hey Doc! Hope you’re good ! 👍🏻 .Missed your Live however watched it back .. this is terrible ! You would think that years of training and experience would make one understand the importance of ethics and especially in medicine . These days it seems most professional doctors/Surgeons have taken the skills of butchering rather than follow proper protocol . Both husband and wife broke these important guidelines and unfortunately due to negligence and stupidity one paid a dreadful price! This is why you have to follow rules when it concerns your health otherwise we could all go round performing surgeries on ourselves .. which I would not advise at all !!

[@Foxie12100]

Hi Dr ! Thank you for answering me, I,m scared to have The Lydocaine Infusion, For pain, with Cardic arrest possible, So at the moment said NO, 💙💙

[@wendysolem2372]

I actually am considering a procedure, I Appreciate your information

[@maryjanegibson7743]

Isn't it highly discouraged for any doctor to operate on a family member?

[@CassandraWood0177]

Dr. I take diltiazem for SVT. The last 2 dental visits I was injected with bupivicaine with Epi. I had several minutes of rapid , irregular heart rate. I'm wondering if I should avoid the epinephrine?

[@janetwood4967]

Prayers for a complete healing. I am having the same exact pains right now. Is the pain in your leg constant? It hurts bad to bend down, yhen lift up and the first several steps of walking and at other times.

[@stacieborchert8596]

Watch his video on his personal channel where he introduces himself and brags about his accomplishments. Watch his blink rate and look at his eyes. I firmly believe he’s under the influence. I believe he’s been operating under the influence of various narcotic pills. That’s why he went from total success that he described to making reckless decisions for several years now. Pill addiction- my theory

[@MedicalSecrets]

That is an interesting theory. This case is so egregious and so incredibly sad, that I would not be surprised if there were some drug influences at some point

[@HerbertTowers]

As an Englishman I've suddenly become confident with the horribly long waits for NHS procedures than opting for those Mengele-style and expensive procedures that are allowed in the US of A.

[@Alethiometer]

Dr. Ka v I have a question (lol I have so many questions) I wonder if you would be willing to discuss your personal opinion on and /or medical opinion of alternative medicines such as Rock Tape which uses the principle of kinesiology, My story is heartbreaking I was injured in service so the way the damage is ...is...is not seen often in non-military practices (many of us denied the care we need due to us being National Guard & being released back to the state when returning severely injured (ts a dirty secret they don't want out so we are once again silenced) further devastating us adding to the emotional, trauma. Also, treatment cannot be typical or in that box, sadly what is currently happening to me is bad, yet it is typical, fighting for medical care I'm really interested in your work with PTSD BTW many of us are too afraid to mention anything

[@wildhorses6817]

This needs to be addressed legally. So many harmed in situations like this. I am so sorry you are enduring this due to your service for this Country.

[@k2c3po01]

I'm sorry that you are suffering due to lack of good medical care. Your recruiter will promise you the world but then they don't tell you that whenever they are finished using you with you that they throw you away. Hugs, love and respect. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck ❤

[@leilap2495]

I remember waking up part way through my only surgery ever; dental work I needed after an accident. Afterwards I learned that the dentist needed me to be tested for HIV because he had stuck himself during the lengthy procedure. Furthermore, I found out that the titanium screw was to large for my mouth, causing complications 🤦🏻‍♀️ I will never go without proper anesthesia again and will carefully check the surgeon’s background. My autistic son now gets a board certified anesthesiologist for his invasive dental work.

[@micheleerwin2848]

I had a nerve block when I had my reverse total shoulder replacement.

[@sheagoff6009]

Isn’t it illegal to have a family member or someone you know do procedures on you?

[@MedicalSecrets]

It is not illegal, but begins to raise ethical questions in some scenarios

[@wendykeesey8494]

I have EDS, lidocaine doesnt work very well for me. I reached the maximum limit during a dental. Appt, for a filling. Doctors still want to use it on me. I will add “no lidocaine” to the consent page before signing.

[@luckypenny4263]

What’s so scary here is the fact the plastic surgeon should know ACLS. He’s suppose to be trained and should know better. I am pretty sure the state attorney will address in the trial against him.

[@margaretlewis8189]

What about using ice to numb the area?

[@brotherbrovet1881]

Vanity kills.

[@DembaiVT]

Are you blaming the victim here? She was murdered. And as her husband, surely if he loved her, he wouldn't have gone along with her getting lipo at all. Not vanity. Abuse and murder.

[@reneelibby4885]

lets not judge and victim blame.

[@lindawilson4625]

Listening to this is making me think of Joan Rivers. Question: Based on what you know what procedures would you NOT do outside of a hospital setting? Example-dentists regularly use lidocane. Oral surgeons often do thier work in their own clinics. I'm interested in your opinion. THANKS!

[@creativenative5175]

Great question. I've wondered about that, too. Colonscopies are done at my gastroenterologist's practice with an anesthesiologist or at a hospital; they leave it up to the patient to decide.

[@annmariemarino2003]

Is it possible to OD a patient with topical Lido or subq Lido? Asking as an interested RN.

[@reneelibby4885]

I'd like to know too

[@conniefischer3263]

Yes.

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Back in the early 90s I was given an epidural during child birth. The nurse called the anesthesiologist back because it was dripping out on the bed. What the heck happened?

[@reneelibby4885]

it wasn't injected properly.

[@whatgiveslola]

During a steroid hip injection procedure done under a local, instead of the lite sedation I was suppose to have, my anesthesiologist was a nurse. I thought anesthesiologist were all doctors.

[@A---ti3zz]

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? You would be surprised at how often it’s a CRNA. My emergency surgery was with a CRNA instead of an anesthesiologist Then there are sedation nurses that do stuff like moderate sedation for colonoscopies.

[@whatgiveslola]

I didn't know that. Thanks for your reply.

[@wildhorses6817]

​@@A---ti3zz That is likely why my last colonoscopy was horrible and my Last one. Sad how these procedures are done without very highly trained Doctors. I have lost all trust in our medical system. Extremely expensive and low quality.

[@A---ti3zz]

@@wildhorses6817 Agreed. The sad thing is they don't really give patients a choice. I had no clue a CRNA was going to be doing my anesthesia. I literally met the doctor and he made it seem like it was him that would be taking care of me.

[@JessicaT_CO]

I process lidocaine so quickly. I’m having a tooth pulled on Monday under Iv sedation. Should I be concerned?

[@christytrimble2293]

I'm very thankful for local anesthesia. I used it for a brea§t biopsy and every time I have dental work. But I metabolize local quickly, so I have to sometimes have more done partway through.

[@MedicalSecrets]

That can sometimes happen, depending on the medication used, too (lido vs bupi)

[@sallyowens1960]

Could this same thing happen with a dental procedure????? Asking because I had a severe shaking spell after injection of carbocaine

[@MedicalSecrets]

This is a very serious area of concern, yes

[@wildhorses6817]

​@@MedicalSecretsand these are commonly used by dentists.

[@ellendean1166]

I wish u were my Doctor.. I was having a skin punch biopsy my heart started hurting my head I was shaking almost passed out I had seven nurses in the doctor in there and the head floor, and then I was a full wake up on the gallbladder surgery scarey and hurt ..

[@wildhorses6817]

That sounds horrible. So sorry.

[@karlynfresques5570]

I used to do conscious sedation in medical imaging and I’m telling you it’s a serious situation and everything they did was wrong