Epidural analgesia and natural childbirth
Epidural analgesia is a type of regional anesthesia, which has found a significant place in obstetrics, i.e. pain relief during natural childbirth. Epidurals are widely used in the world, especially in the countries of Western Europe (Great Britain 35-40%, France 70%, USA 50%). In the special gynecological-obstetrical hospital in Postojna, Slovenia, where our anesthesiologists were […]
Anesthesia for cardiac surgery
Cardiac surgery is done under general anesthesia, which means the patient is in a state of carefully controlled, medication-induced unconsciousness and will not respond to pain.It includes changes in breathing and circulation. In most cases, patients are admitted to the hospital the day before surgery and undergo relevant investigations, such as blood tests and X-rays.It […]
Anesthesia for vascular surgery
Carotid endarterectomy (carotid artery)This surgery is performed to remove the build-up of fatty deposits (plaque) in the carotid artery in your neck, which carries blood to your brain. If the flow of blood is reduced by plaque it can lead to a stroke or a mini-stroke (a transient ischaemic attack or TIA). Carotid endarterectomies can […]
Oral surgery
Three main types of anesthesia are commonly used in oral surgery: local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia.Always be sure to follow the proper preparation and aftercare instructions from your Oral Surgeon to ensure that you have a safe and successful procedure. Local AnesthesiaIf you’ve ever had a cavity, there’s a good chance that you […]
Anesthesia for knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is considered for surgical management of knee pain after conservative measures have resulted in little improvement in symptoms. You and your healthcare provider will decide on the specific procedure and schedule it at a hospital or outpatient surgical center in advance.Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the hospital […]
Liposuction
Liposuction was first performed under general anesthesia. These early procedures resulted in extensive bleeding and bruising and lengthy recovery times. In the late 1980s, Dr. Jeffrey Klein applied a common concept in dermatology – using tumescent fluid – to liposuction. This allowed surgeons to perform liposuction using only local anesthetic, but what’s more, it also […]
Anesthesia for cataract surgery
Anesthesia for cataract surgery is the medication used to numb the eye so you do not feel it during the procedure.Since cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure, lasting only about an hour or less, you will remain awake and receive local anesthesia in the form of eye drops or a needle-based block most of the […]
Anesthesia for elderly
Patients are living longer now than when I first started my career, meaning they may be receiving treatment well into their 80s, 90s, or even 100s. While the technical term for these patients is “elderly,” we also consider their physical wellness in relation to the treatment they’ll receive.A patient who is active at age 70 […]
Anesthesia for IVF
Follicular puncture, or ovarian puncture, is one of the fundamental stages of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It consists of surgery to retrieve eggs from inside follicles in the ovary. Excellent patient satisfaction and well-being when using these techniques reduce the emotional stress that they generate.Huge progress has been made in the field of assisted reproduction […]
Colectomy
Colectomy is a surgical operation that removes part or all of the large intestine, focusing on the damaged or diseased parts of the large intestine. This is a major surgery, usually indicated after conservative treatments have failed to improve health.Rectectomy – colectomy is a common treatment for a number of conditions such as:Diverticulosis: the formation […]