Anesthesia is a state in which the patient feels no pain. This may range from blocking the sensation of one small part of the body to total unconsciousness.

Anesthesiologists offer a variety of techniques to control pain during surgery or other medical procedures. The different types of anesthesia include local anesthesia, regional anesthesia (spinal, epidural and peripheral nerve blocks), general anesthesia and MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) wherein patients may be given light to heavy sedation depending on the patient’s comfort level during the procedure. The type of anesthesia to be given depends on the type of surgery, the health history of the patient, the preference of the surgeon and anesthesiologist and also the patient’s choice of technique after a pre-anesthetic evaluation has been done.

The key to a good and safe Anesthesia Practice is monitoring and vigilance. St. Luke’s Medical Center boasts of complete patient monitors, an emergency cart and well trained staff to each patient receiving anesthesia. The Department of Anesthesiology has implemented strict safety guidelines wherein consultants are allowed to attend to only one patient at a time. Furthermore, a quality assurance team has been established to make sure that all patients’ needs are met and given the best anesthesia care.

Anesthesiology encompasses a wide variety of clinical conditions and patient characteristics. St. Luke’s Medical Center caters to specific areas of especially with consultant rendering service to the Ophthalmology OR, OB-GYNE Complex, Cardiovascular OR, Main OR where all general surgeries are done and also ancillary units (Endoscopy, Brachy Therapy, CT Scan, MRI and PET Scan).