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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
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I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL | 02/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much. regards paul |
| Lessie | 11/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hell-o Dr. Jackson, Thanks so much for ..... |
| liz | 11/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| ann | 11/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank u so much for that explanation ..... |
| Maida | 11/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for taking the ..... |
Recent Answers from Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
2011-11-17 Post Op Depression and Anxiety:
Hi Lessie I am really sorry to hear about your problem. There is no doubt that some people react badly to the stress put on their bodies by both surgery and anaesthesia. Anaesthesia has lots of effects
2011-11-11 weird?!?:
Sorry Liz Never heard of that! Lid reflex - where we touch your eyelash and see if you respond we do use. The only reflex around the mouth that I know of is the primitive 'rooting' reflex of babies towards
2011-11-08 Propofol:
Sarah Useful history here http://www.sivauk.com/joom/images/stories/york/abstracts/Propofol.pdf It works quickly producing unconsciousness over a period of 60-180 seconds. It can be administered
2011-11-05 hives:
Hi There Maida Sorry to hear about your sons problem and I hope it has settled own now. It is unlikely to be related to the anaesthesia due to the delay in this starting. It would seem to be more likely
2011-11-03 topical anesthetic for electrolysis?:
Hi Daniel Over the counter medications often have dosage regimens well within the full possible dose that can be prescribed by a doctor. Do not take this as reason to up all doses of things you can buy!
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