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I'm to have a colonoscopy Monday and now, Sat nite, have a runny nose. I have limited income, and don't want to take the prep Sunday nite if my colonoscopy will be cancelled because of my cold. Can I have an active cold and still be sedated for my colonoscopy?
A simple runny nose should not be much of an issue for an anesthesiologist to safely anesthetize you for colonoscopy. But do you have an anesthesiologist, or is the gastroenterologist--acting as anesthesiologist--going to administer the anesthesia?? Medications, experience managing concurrent medical issues and recovery issues differ with these varying levels of expertise. Postpone if you feel less than great.
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JM Starkman, MD
Experience
Over twenty-five years of adult and pediatric, inpatient and outpatient clinical anesthesia practice--some private, some group.
Organizations
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons.
My county medical society.
Publications
[not a researcher]
Education/Credentials
American medical school graduate. Board Certified. Fellowship trained Cardiovascular and Pediatric anesthesia subspecialist.
Past/Present Clients
Over 20,000 anesthetics, the majority of which have been personally managed, with less than 5% consisting of supervising nurse anesthetists or in-training resident physicians.
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