Any patient receiving anesthesia should not drive until the next day. A patient receiving sedation for a procedure needs a ride home. The few patients who have procedures performed under local anesthesia alone could possibly drive home. We request that…
You refrain from eating and/or drinking prior to surgery in order to prevent the risks of aspirating gastric contents during your surgery. This complication is very serious and you need to strictly abide by our recommendations. This has nothing to…
Yes, you will receive a separate bill for your anesthesiologist’s professional services, as you will from your other physicians. Mid-West Physician Anesthesia Services Inc., participates in most health plans. If you have any financial concerns, you may call 614-884-0641.
All operations and all anesthetics have risks and they are dependent upon many factors including the type of surgery and the medical condition of the patient. Most patients operated on in surgery centers are of the healthier group of patients,…
You and your anesthesiologist will develop an anesthetic care plan. This plan will include preoperative sedation and other medications if necessary.
Yes, in certain situations. Some operations can be performed using a choice of different anesthetic types. Your anesthesiologist will discuss available options with you after reviewing your medical history. Your preference will be discussed so that the most appropriate anesthetic…
There are four main categories of anesthesia; general, regional, monitored anesthesia care and local anesthesia. Please refer to the Anesthesia section for a description of these categories. Regardless of the category of anesthesia that you may receive, special anesthetic agents…
Midwest Physicians Anesthesia Services, Inc. provides anesthesia services at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. A team consisting of a board certified anesthesiologist and certified nurse anesthetist or anesthesia resident will care for you. This team approach provides maximum patient safety.