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Anesthesia
is required during open heart surgery to create a total loss of sensation. A
patient receiving open heart surgery is unconscious throughout the
procedure. During a preoperative visit, patients are seen by
an anesthesiologist who explains the anesthesia process. Just
prior to surgery, the patient is taken to a special pre-surgery area
where sedation begins. The process includes placement of intravenous
lines for administration of drugs and for monitoring various systems
during the surgery. An anesthesiologist, along with a technician,
will remain with the patient throughout the entire procedure managing
all the vital functions.
Anesthesiologist are physicians trained in administering anesthesia and
monitoring various vital signs. Our anesthesiology staff consists
of 10 medical doctor anesthesiologist, four of whom are dedicated especially
to open heart cases. A cardiac anesthesia technician assists with
the anesthesia process. The anesthesia department provides coverage
for open heart surgery cases 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
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