The Anesthesia and Pain Management Department at Abdulhadi Hospital plays a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures, as well as pain management for patients with various medical conditions.
Anesthesia Services
1. Pre-Surgical Evaluation: Anesthesiologists at Abdulhadi Hospital conduct comprehensive assessments of patients prior to surgery, taking into account the patients’ medical history, current medications, and potential anesthesia risks to determine a personalized anesthesia plan for each patient.
2. General Anesthesia: The department provides general anesthesia for various surgical conditions, keeping patients completely comfortable during major surgeries.
3. Regional Anesthesia: This includes techniques such as spinal or epidural anesthesia, which block sensation in specific areas of the body. This is often used for lower body surgeries, including cesarean sections.
4. Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC): For some procedures, anesthesia may be administered while patients remain partially conscious, ensuring their comfort and relaxation. This technique is used in certain cases.
5. Post-Anesthesia Care: After surgery, the department monitors patients in recovery to ensure they are safely awake from anesthesia and that any pain is being managed safely and effectively.
Pain Management Services
1. Acute Pain Management: Our anesthesiologists develop a treatment plan for each patient to help them relieve pain after surgery through various methods, including medications and therapeutic techniques such as nerve block.
2. Chronic Pain Management: For patients suffering from long-term pain conditions such as nerve pain or fibromyalgia, the hospital’s anesthesiologists provide comprehensive pain management strategies, including medication, interventional procedures and local injections.
3. Multidisciplinary Approach: The department collaborates with other disciplines, including physical therapy, psychiatry and rehabilitation, to develop a comprehensive pain management plan tailored to the patient’s individual needs.
4. Patient Education: Educating patients about pain treatment options, expectations and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments is an integral part of this department’s role. Commitment to Safety and Quality the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at Abdulhadi Hospital prioritizes patient safety and uses evidence-based practices and ongoing monitoring to minimize risks associated with anesthesia and pain management treatments.