South County Hospital Anesthesia and Orthopedics Departments are recognized for providing cutting edge treatment for total joint replacement surgeries. Learn more...
Aug
14
Oct
24
If you are preparing for surgery, there are some critical steps you can take to help ensure the best possible outcome: Ask for a physician anesthesiologist to deliver your anesthesia and/or lead your Anesthesia Care Team. As a general rule, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight... read more →
Sep
20
Side effects of anesthesia can occur during a surgery or procedure, or afterward when you are recovering and the anesthesia is wearing off. The possible side effects vary, depending on what kind of anesthesia you have: general (sedation provided through inhaled or intravenous – IV – medications), regional (numbing... read more →
Aug
14
If your child is scheduled for surgery or a procedure involving anesthesia, you may be anxious about what will happen. Rest assured, a physician anesthesiologist will be there to keep your child safe and comfortable before, during and after the medical procedure. Here’s what to expect: Before surgery: You’ll... read more →