Anesthesia

Anesthesia is used to block the sensation of pain to provide patients with a surgical experience free of worry or discomfort. The type of anesthesia administered to a patient depends on their medical history, as well as the type of procedure and duration.

Types of Anesthesia

Local anesthesia involves numbing a small area by injecting a local anesthetic under the skin where an incision is to be made, which causes a patient to lose sensation in a very specific area.

Regional anesthesia is used to numb a portion of the body without putting the patient into a state of unconsciousness. Regional anesthesia includes spinal anesthesia and epidural administration, both of which cause a loss of sensation in the lower body.

Conscious sedation is when an anesthesiologist delivers depressant drugs and/or analgesics. The patient feels no pain and does not remember the period of time he or she is under anesthesia. In addition, even though the patient may fall asleep, they can remain conscious enough to respond to any questions or to swallow or cough. Conscious sedation is often used in conjunction with regional anesthesia. A colonoscopy is a common procedure where conscious sedation is used.

General anesthetics produce an unconscious state in which a patient is pain-free, immobile and free from any memory of the period during which he or she is anesthetized. General anesthesia can be delivered as an inhaled gas or as an injected liquid.

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Treatment Locations

Bayshore Medical Center

727 NORTH BEERS ST, HOLMDEL, NJ 07733

At Bayshore Medical Center, we provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized services like our Center for Wound Healing, Sleep Care Center, Center for Bariatrics and comprehensive Rehabilitation Services.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

1945 NJ-33, NEPTUNE CITY, NJ 07753

Since our founding in 1904, Jersey Shore University Medical Center has built a solid reputation for delivering the most advanced programs and services in central New Jersey. As a not-for-profit academic medical center, and one of the busiest medical centers in the state, Jersey Shore is a university medical center affiliate of UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Ocean Medical Center

425 JACK MARTIN BLVD, BRICK, NJ 08724

Quality health care. Exceptional service. That is what you can expect when you come to Ocean Medical Center. At Ocean Medical Center we strive to provide you with the finest health care anywhere, right here at home. Located in the heart of one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in the state, Ocean Medical Center has become a vital part of the community since its opening in 1984.

Riverview Medical Center

1 RIVERVIEW PLAZA, RED BANK, NJ 07701

Riverview Medical Center provides a variety of service and quality of care that is unsurpassed in Monmouth County. Riverview offers patients the convenience and accessibility of a community hospital in addition to the advanced technology and continuum of care provided by a regional health care network. Our reputation has been built on the professionalism, compassion, and skill of our nurses and physicians.

Southern Ocean Medical Center

1140 ROUTE 72 WEST, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050

Each and every day at Southern Ocean Medical Center, our physicians, nurses, healthcare professionals, support staff and volunteers come together to capture the spirit of compassionate care and medical excellence that has defined our organization for more than 30 years. It is our way of assuring that we remain true to providing each patient with a remarkable healthcare experience.