Fact Sheets

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Pain Management for Vaginal Childbirth
Pain management options for vaginal childbirth include epidural, subarachnoid blocks, nitrous oxide and several other alternatives.
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Anesthesia for Fibroid Surgery
Women with uterine fibroids who opt to have them surgically removed will usually be given general anesthesia before their procedure.
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Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
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Anesthesia for Breast Cancer Surgery
Anesthesiologists make sure that patients with breast cancer are safe and comfortable both during and after surgery, tailoring sedation to your needs.
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Anesthesia for Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is caused by electrical malfunctions in the heart. When patients need surgery, anesthesiologists oversee their safety and comfort.
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Pain Relief After Surgery
Pain relief after surgery is a common concern. Most people experience some discomfort after procedures, and several treatments can help bring comfort.
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Anesthesia for Organ Transplant
Organ transplants, including heart, liver, kidney and pancreas, require highly specialized anesthesiology skills.
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Critical Care Anesthesiology
Critical care anesthesiologists, referred to as intensivists, often play a major role in critical care (or intensive care) medicine.
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Nerve Blocks For Surgery
Nerve blocks are a type of regional anesthesia used in some musculoskeletal surgeries. Unlike with general anesthesia, patients using nerve blocks receive multiple benefits, including better pain control, less time in the hospital, quicker recovery and less need for medication when they go home.
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Anesthesiology for Heart Bypass
Cardiac bypass surgery presents special risks related to limited blood flow to the heart. Yale Medicine anesthesiologists have expertise in this area.