Benefits of Anesthesia for Spine Surgery and Interventional Radiology
One of the significant advantages of our anesthesia for spine and interventional anesthesiology services is that we can take some of the pressure off of the surgeon. When a patient needs treatment, the surgeon’s focus should be on making sure that the patient gets through the procedure in the safest way. Our anesthesia professionals can focus on applying safe sedation to make the patient comfortable, which will reduce the risk of injury to both parties. Surgeons shouldn’t need to be concerned about the patient’s breathing and blood pressure. With us, they don’t need to.
When we work with a surgeon, we make sure that’s where his or her focus is. In turn, we make sure that the patient receives the right amount of medication at the proper time. As a result, the patient gets through each part of the treatment safely and comfortably.
Having anesthesiologists present during surgeries involving radiology procedures ensures patients safety and comfort. The anesthesiologist makes sure that the doctor is focused on the procedure by monitoring brain activity and vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure. When patients are under sedation, we make sure they remain comfortable throughout the procedures.
Focusing on Patients’ Needs
Patients are very important to us, so when it comes to anesthesia for spine and interventional radiology procedures, they receive top quality care based on different factors. The anesthesiologist monitors vital signs to make sure the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing are in normal range. After that, we look at other things like body position, movement of limbs or face, pupil size, skin color and if they’re responding normally to touch or pinching. We also monitor medicine levels within your body to make sure the anesthesia we give you is safe and effective. Moreover, we do all of this to help our patients receive top quality care during their procedures.
We offer office-based anesthesia in Virginia for spine and interventional radiology in a range of methods. The most common choice is through both intravenous (IV) and a breathing tube.
Additionally, we work in the comfort of the radiologist’s office, rather than in a hospital setting. This setting can lower the overall costs to the patient in the long run. Additionally, many patients may find hospitals to be uncomfortable and unfamiliar. By receiving the operation in a familiar location, the patient may be more comfortable and less anxious.
In addition, our physician anesthesiologists are kind and caring. They will talk to the patient beforehand and explain the process so that he or she knows what to expect.