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Dr. Raphael Cartagena, MD

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Dr. Rafael Cartagena is an anesthesiologist in Richmond, Virginia and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Southside Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He is one of 17 doctors at Henrico Doctors' Hospital and one of 13 at Southside Regional Medical Center who specialize in Anesthesiology. Rafael Cartagena, MD, serves as a Regional Director and Chief of Anesthesia for NAPA. Prior to joining NAPA, Dr. Cartagena was the Vice Chairman at Total Anesthesia/Anesthesia Associates of Richmond. Dr. Cartagena a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Cartagena fulfilled his residency at the Hospital of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists.
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ASK: What are side effects of a spinal anesthesia when used in labor &...

ANESTHESIA ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SERIES ANSWER: "Side effects from spinal anesthesia are very similar to the side effects experienced during labor analgesia. Those would include blood...
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ASK: What are the different kinds of anesthesia?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER There are several different kinds of anesthesia. The most common kind is general anesthesia during which patients should expect to be completely...
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What is anesthesia?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Anesthesia is a form of medical care that was developed to allow patients to have surgical procedures. No one really knows exactly...
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ASK: How is sedation used during labor?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER The use of sedation and Labor has really gained in popularity recently where we are now finding that more and more facilities...
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ASK: What are common side effects of epidurals used during labor?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Side effects with Labor analgesia will vary based upon the technique that is used. The most common technique is labor epidurals, the...
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ASK: What is spinal anesthesia and when is it used during labor and delivery?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Spinal anesthesia is used in the labor and delivery unit, most commonly for a cesarean section. The shortcoming of spinal anesthesia is...