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What to Expect


Whether your surgery is taking place in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center or an office-based practice, you most likely will be given anesthesia to relieve pain and sensation during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia will be determined by your anesthesia provider.

*Please note information provided should not act as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your anesthesia provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your procedure.

 

Types of Anesthesia


Local Anesthesia

A local anesthetic is used to temporarily numb a particular part of the body; this anesthetic will stop the sense of pain in only that area and you will remain conscious for the procedure. Local anesthetics can be given via injection to the affected site, or the anesthetic can be allowed to absorb into the skin. This type of anesthetic is generally used in minor surgical procedures in small areas.

 
General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is an anesthetic given through an intravenous (IV) line or inhaled through a breathing mask to render the patient unconscious. General anesthesia typically requires a period of fasting before the procedure. This anesthetic is utilized when the surgical procedure will be prolonged, will affect the patient's ability to breathe, or if there is potential for significant blood loss.

 
Regional Anesthesia

Regional anesthesia is used when a large portion of the body needs to be numbed before undergoing a surgical procedure. Forms of regional anesthetics are spinal and epidural. A spinal anesthetic is used in lower abdominal, rectal, pelvic or lower extremity surgery and involves injecting a dose of local anesthetic into the area that surrounds the spinal cord. This type of anesthesia is often used in orthopedic surgical procedures of the lower extremities. Epidural anesthesia is frequently used during child birth; rather than providing complete anesthesia – which leads to complete loss of feeling – epidural anesthesia provides analgesia, or pain relief that results in decreased sensation in the lower half of the body. For more information on regional anesthesia, view the video below.

 

 
 

Your Surgery


Before Surgery

Before surgery, you will meet with your anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), and they will review your medical history and current condition to determine the appropriate anesthetic for your surgery.

 
During Surgery

Once under general anesthesia, the anesthesia provider may insert a tube into your mouth to ensure that you get enough oxygen; this also protects your lungs from fluids, like blood. Alternatives to this may be an airway mask, to help manage breathing during your procedure. An anesthesiologist or CRNA will monitor your medications, breathing, blood pressure and other vital signs during your surgical procedure.

 
After Surgery

When your procedure is complete, you will awaken slowly as the medication diminishes. Although side effects vary depending on your individual condition, some common side effects of general anesthetics include dry mouth, sore throat, sleepiness and nausea.

 

Epidurals


Epidural analgesia is the most popular and common way to control the discomfort of labor. Epidural analgesia has a proven track record and is highly effective. An epidural catheter is a small tube placed through the skin in a space between the bones of the spine and the spinal cord. The size of the catheter is about the same as a fishing line. The end of the catheter lies in the epidural space, the space just outside the spinal cord. The other end of the catheter is then connected to a pump. The pump will give a limited amount of pain medicine at all times. The medicine directly blocks the pain messages sent by the nerves to the brain. For more information on epidurals, download the informational brochure below.

Epidural Brochure

 

 

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If you have questions about your anesthesia bill or would like to speak with a billing representative, call us toll-free at 866.362.6963 or click the button below.

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“LifeLinc has done an excellent job in providing perioperative and postoperative care along with the expected anesthetic for each of our surgeries. They have been excellent in responding to the surgeon’s requests. They have done a good job starting our cases on time with fewer cancellations.”

Regional Hospital Vascular Surgeon

“LifeLinc Anesthesia is a company that holds true to its mission and values. In the constantly changing arena of healthcare, companies must be savvy in the selection of partnerships that will add value to their organization. LifeLinc Anesthesia adds value to our organization and most importantly in the lives of our patients.”

Regional Hospital Director of Surgical Services

“LifeLinc has initiated a pre-operative block program for our orthopedic patients in order to reduce OR turnover time and increase our efficiency. Our orthopedic surgeons are very pleased with this new process and decreased turnover times. Staff feel confident with the training they have received from LifeLinc and have commented on how well thought out the implementation was.”

Regional Hospital Director of Surgical Services

“As a general surgeon, I am able to work closely with LifeLinc clinicians and have experienced their perioperative improvements and clinical excellence first-hand. They are knowledgeable and skilled in administering anesthetics for all procedures and always ensure full coverage even when additional rooms are added.”

Regional Hospital General Surgeon

"I have observed Lifelinc's physicians take a hands-on approach toward patient care. I have also observed the LifeLinc physicians teaching CRNAs and nursing staff safe practices in providing excellent patient care. This is evident as the leadership takes a hands-on approach in teaching all staff specific blocks and epidural procedures."

Regional Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator

“LifeLinc is bringing anesthesia at our facility to a standard of care that is impacting the community in regards to pain control and better anesthesia practices.”

Regional Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator

"Change is always hard, but I feel that our transition to LifeLinc went as smoothly as could be expected. There are a few bumps in the road ahead, but I feel that we work well with LifeLinc leadership and we will easily clear these bumps and move forward and continue to provide excellent care to our patients."

Regional Hospital Clinical Director Surgical Services

"The leaders at our facility provide great leadership qualities. They are compassionate and understanding but also willing to do the hard things that come with being in a leadership position. You can tell they have put their heart and souls in to our hospital, patients, and their team."

Regional Hospital Clinical Director Surgical Services

“We have had the pleasure to be partnered with LifeLinc for a little over 2 years now. We find the company to be easy to work with, responsive to our needs, and proactive in providing our staffing coverage. The anesthesia staff are competent, patient focused, and a true part of our Center Team.”

Endoscopy Center Client

“Dr. Greg Thompson of LifeLinc provided physician leadership and direction and remains a huge influence in our efforts in reducing same day case cancellations. He leads the physician team standardizing our Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation process across our five largest facilities. Standardizing the pre-anesthesia evaluation has shown potential to decrease same-day cancellations. His continuing support and effort has led to increased surgeon satisfaction and eventual decreased cost for unnecessary testing.”

Regional Hospital Director of Nursing and Perioperative Services

“LifeLinc provided anesthesia leadership and direction in many areas of improvement. Within 6 months our Surgical Department experienced OTS improvement for surgical procedures, moving from 45% to >75% on-time and has sustained that improvement for over 12 months at more than 90%.”

Regional Hospital Director of Nursing and Perioperative Services

Experts in the business of anesthesia

LifeLinc recognizes that an exceptional anesthesia team enhances patient safety and experience. Your focus is on your patients’ needs. We understand that you need a strong foundation of staff in order to keep your focus on the people that need you most. Since 2003, we have helped facilities maximize profitability, reduce turnover and foster long-term employment relationships through our comprehensive anesthesia management.

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