Anesthesia is the use of medications to prevent pain and ensure comfort during medical or surgical procedures. Depending on your needs, anesthesia can:

• General Anesthesia – You will be fully asleep and unaware of the procedure.
• Regional Anesthesia – Medication numbs a larger area of your body, such as during a spinal or epidural block.
• Local Anesthesia – Only a small area is numbed; you remain awake.
• Monitored Anesthesia Care (Sedation) – You are relaxed and drowsy but not fully unconscious.

Your anesthesiologist will discuss the best option for you based on your procedure, medical history, and preferences.

• Consultation: You will meet with your anesthesia provider to review your health history, medications, allergies, and prior experiences with anesthesia.
• Fasting Instructions: You may be asked not to eat or drink for a specific period before surgery. This is important for your safety.
• Medication Guidance: Your provider will let you know which medications you should take or hold before surgery.

• Your anesthesia provider will remain with you throughout the entire procedure, monitoring your vital signs and adjusting your medications to ensure your comfort and safety.
• Advanced monitoring equipment is used to track your heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure continuously.

• Recovery Room: You will be monitored as you wake up from anesthesia. It is normal to feel groggy or disoriented at first.
• Common Side Effects: You may experience mild nausea, sore throat, or drowsiness. These usually resolve quickly.
• Pain Control: Your anesthesia team will provide options to manage pain after surgery and ensure a smooth recovery.

Anesthesia today is very safe, and our team is highly trained in both routine and complex cases. By sharing your medical history and following pre-operative instructions, you play an important role in your own safety.

We welcome your questions and encourage open communication. Please reach out to your care team before your procedure if you have concerns or need clarification. Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, confident, and cared for every step of the way.

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