Title Anesthesia - Washington VA Medical Center 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 and certified nurses, called Nurse Anesthetists, 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 Remove text Is a referral required? Unspecified Are walkins accepted? Unspecified 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 Do not specify hours Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number
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 and certified nurses, called Nurse Anesthetists, 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