Anesthesiology & Perioperative Care
The Department of Anesthesiology at Makassed General Hospital is one of the nation’s leading anesthesiology departments, distinguished by its expert faculty, unwavering focus on quality of care, and dedication to medical education. Our primary mission is to provide the best and safest perioperative care for all patients, whether in the Operating Room, the Endoscopy Unit, the Cardiac Catheterization Unit, or the Obstetrics ward.
Our Anesthesia Specialties
Our team provides specialized anesthesia care across a wide range of medical fields:
Pediatric & Geriatric Anesthesia: Tailored care for our youngest and oldest patients.
Obstetric Anesthesia: Including advanced pain relief options for labor and delivery.
Cardiac, Thoracic & Vascular Anesthesia: For complex heart, lung, and circulatory procedures.
Neuroanesthesia: Specialized care for brain and spine surgeries.
Orthopedic & Urological Anesthesia: For bone, joint, and urinary system surgeries.
Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Medicine: Using targeted techniques to manage pain.
Ophthalmology, ENT, Head & Neck Anesthesia: With expertise in advanced airway management.
Types of Anesthesia We Provide
Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC): An anesthesia provider remains with you to administer sedation and pain medication, ensuring you are comfortable and anxiety-free. This can range from moderate to deep sedation and is used for various diagnostic and interventional procedures, such as MRIs, colonoscopies, and cardiac procedures.
Regional Anesthesia: This technique involves numbing a specific cluster of nerves to block sensation in the area requiring surgery (e.g., an arm, leg, or the lower half of the body). It is often used for orthopedic, urological, and obstetric procedures. Patients may remain awake or receive light sedation, and this method often results in less nausea than general anesthesia.
General Anesthesia: Used for most major operations, this involves rendering the patient unconscious with no awareness of the surgical procedure. Our anesthesia providers carefully manage your breathing and administer a precise combination of medications to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the surgery.