Gynecologists

• Labor and Delivery
  The MPAS care team strives to make your childbirth experience as safe and pleasant as possible. Each woman’s labor is unique to her and everyone experiences a different level of pain. Exactly how much pain you feel will depend on your pain tolerance, the size and position of your baby, and the strength of your contractions. Your anesthesiologist, CRNA, OB nurse, and obstetrician will work with you to customize your specific anesthetic needs.

Internists

• Internal Medicine

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  A nerve block interrupts the pain signal from the area of surgery to the brain, therefore decreasing the feeling of pain. Patients are given oxygen and a small amount of intravenous sedation prior to the nerve block. An ultrasound machine is used to visualize the blood vessels, nerves and muscles so that a needle may be inserted by the anesthesiologist. Once the nerve is located, local anesthetic is injected into the area. The nerve block takes effect in approximately 10-20 minutes and can last up to 24 hours. This technique is used along with sedating medications or general anesthesia. Nerve blocks are usually used for surgical procedures on the extremities. Temporary nerve injury can occur, however is very rare.

Surgeons

• General Surgery