Anesthesiology
Whether you’re preparing for surgery or delivering a baby, count on the experts at St. Bernards Anesthesia for treatment tailored to your needs. Our anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists manage pain and help keep you safe during your care.
Our CRNAs are first in the world to utilize the Acumen Assisted Fluid Management System. This software, licensed by Edwards, assist the CRNA to provide an individualized plan of fluid management during the patient's surgery.
Our CRNAs ensure that patients always have access to the latest technology, leading to the very best surgical experience.
Surgical Care
Before a surgical procedure, an anesthesia provider meets with you and your surgeon to assess your health and discuss what type of medicine you need to prevent pain:
- General anesthesia – Makes you sleep so you don’t feel anything during surgery
- Sedation – Makes you drowsy and limits your awareness of the procedure
- Regional anesthesia, such as a spinal block or epidural – Numbs a large area of your body while you remain awake
- Local anesthetic – Numbs a small area of the body while you remain awake
During Your Procedure
The anesthesia provider monitors your vital signs, especially your heartbeat and breathing, while you’re under sedation or general anesthesia. The provider also helps make sure you recover well in the hours following surgery. Learn what to expect when you go home after general anesthesia or after sedation.
St. Bernards anesthesiologists provide care during all types of surgery, including complex electrophysiology and cardiovascular anesthesia. They offer gastrointestinal coverage at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro and St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas. They also serve patients at CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne and the Outpatient Surgery Center in Jonesboro.
Pain Relief During Childbirth
You can choose to receive an epidural to numb your lower body and make contractions less painful when you give birth vaginally at St. Bernards Medical Center. Anesthesia providers usually use an epidural for planned Cesarean sections, but you might need general anesthesia during an emergency C-section.
