Your anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist is a key member of your surgical team responsible for administering and monitoring the anesthetic medications to keep you comfortable. A member of your anesthesia team will stay with you for the entire procedure. They are specially trained to ensure your maximum safety and comfort during your procedure and will individually modify your anesthetic as required during the procedure.

An anesthesia team member will speak with you to review your information and answer any questions you might have. Prior to the procedure, an IV line will be established. This IV will be used to administer medications, replace fluids, and manage your anesthetic during the procedure. Once in the procedure room, you can expect to have additional monitoring devices attached as deemed appropriate by your medical team.

When receiving any moderate or deep sedation analgesia, your safety is most important. Your anesthesia provider ensures your safety by using monitoring devices. Your anesthesia provider will be responsible for controlling your level of consciousness and will use these monitors to keep a vigilant watch on vital signs (such as heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure and oxygen levels of your blood) throughout the duration of your procedure.