Going in for surgery and need anesthesia? Making you comfortable during your surgery is what we strive for at HealthAlliance Hospital. Anesthesiologists provide care to surgical patients including:

• Consultation prior to surgery
• Delivery of medications for safe, pain-free surgery and monitoring life functions during surgery
• Postsurgical care as required

Types of Anesthesia

Generally, one of the following types of anesthesia is used:

• General anesthesia ensures that the patient is completely asleep and unaware of the procedure.
• Moderate sedation provides the appropriate medication to have surgery without discomfort, but not in a deep sleep.
• Regional anesthesia includes spinal, epidural and regional block anesthesia. Only the appropriate area of the body is numbed and the patient is able to communicate during the procedure.