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The Cleveland Surgi-Center offers three types of anesthesia:
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LOCAL
ANESTHESIA ONLY:
This
consists of several injections around or into the
cervix which is not very sensitive to needle
pricks. Some sensation to cramping may
be present. Results are dependent on
technique used, patient anxiety, and anatomical
variations.
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INTRAVENOUS
SEDATION BY A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST:
Administered
by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist using
sedative medications and may be accompanied by a
local anesthetic. Anxiety is largely relieved and
pain felt is decreased or absent. The ability to
breathe and cough spontaneously is usually intact.
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MONITORED ANESTHESIA CARE:
Administered
by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Patient is fully asleep and may require respiratory
assistance.
NOTE:
As with all medications, the final decision as to drugs
used and depth of anesthesia must be made by the physician,
in connection with the Nurse Anesthetist or the Registered
Nurse. Your wishes are important, but your safety
comes first.
How do I choose the anesthesia that is right for me?
Patients
can usually choose the type of anesthesia that they feel
will work best for them. However, there are some restrictions
as to who can and cannot receive Monitored Anesthesia
Care (asleep).
There restrictions may come into play based on your height,
weight and/or your medical history. It is very important
that you are honest about your medical history, as decisions
regarding the best care for you as an individual is based
on this information.
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