Title Anesthesia - Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital VHA health service name and description Description The anesthesia service works to keep you comfortable, safe and pain-free during surgical or screening procedures. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID anesthesia This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Our specially trained doctors, called anesthesiologists, can help with your care before, during, and after surgery. They will develop a plan for your care and safety, provide medicine to keep you comfortable during your operation, and help you manage your pain after surgery. Our services include: General anesthesia (intravenous drugs, inhaled gasses, or some combination) to keep you pain-free and in a sleep-like state during surgery or other medical procedures Regional anesthesia (injecting numbing drugs around nerves) to control pain in specific parts of your body during or after surgery Monitoring your breathing and vital body functions while you’re under anesthesia Working with the rest of your care team to manage your pain medications after your operation Coordinating care with your other health care professionals to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? No Is online scheduling available for this service? No Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Use the facility's hours Hours Monday: 24/7 Tuesday: 24/7 Wednesday: 24/7 Thursday: 24/7 Friday: 24/7 Saturday: 24/7 Sunday: 24/7 Contact info Use the general facility phone number No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 573-814-6562 Label Anesthesia Department
VHA health service name and description Description The anesthesia service works to keep you comfortable, safe and pain-free during surgical or screening procedures. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID anesthesia This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Our specially trained doctors, called anesthesiologists, can help with your care before, during, and after surgery. They will develop a plan for your care and safety, provide medicine to keep you comfortable during your operation, and help you manage your pain after surgery. Our services include: General anesthesia (intravenous drugs, inhaled gasses, or some combination) to keep you pain-free and in a sleep-like state during surgery or other medical procedures Regional anesthesia (injecting numbing drugs around nerves) to control pain in specific parts of your body during or after surgery Monitoring your breathing and vital body functions while you’re under anesthesia Working with the rest of your care team to manage your pain medications after your operation Coordinating care with your other health care professionals to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home