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Introduction to Anesthesia
What would your surgical experience be like without Anesthesia?

          Not so many years ago, the skill of a surgeon was determined by how fast he could operate. With no anesthesia except a drink of liquor and several strong attendants to hold the patient down, a surgeon did not have the luxury of careful, delicate surgery. Fortunately, the science of Anesthesiology has blossomed. With better anesthesia, surgeons were able to develop better surgical procedures. With today's anesthesia, most patients can have a safe, almost pleasant surgical experience.

          For more information on Anesthesia for Surgery, pain control for childbirth, or treatment of Chronic Pain, please follow the directory to the topic you wish to see. On some of the pages, you may find links to other articles that further explain a topic.

          Remember, the following information is for education only. If you have specific questions about your anesthesia, surgery, or health conditions, please speak with your anesthesiologist or personal physician.

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Meet the anesthesiologists of Beaufort Memeorial Hospital Lowcountry Anesthesia
Duties and training of an anesthesiologist What is an Anesthesiologist?
Brief description of the different types of anesthesia What is Anesthesia?
Suggestions to make your surgery and anesthesia experience as safe and as pleasant as possible Preparing for Surgery and Anesthesia
A more detailed description of each anesthetic What can I expect?
Methods for control of pain during childbirth Labor and Childbirth Pain Control (Spanish version)
Treatment of back and neck pain with Epidural Steriod Injection Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
Frequently Asked Questions F.A.Q.
Links to other articles on Anesthesia and other affiliated sites Links
 
 
Disclaimer || What is an Anesthesiologist? 
Lowcountry Anesthesia || What is Anesthesia? || Preparing for Surgery and Anesthesia 
What can I expect? || Pain Control After Surgery || Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
Labor and Childbirth Pain Control (Spanish version) 
F.A.Q. || Links