Monitored Anesthesia Care

Advanced sedation and monitoring for procedures requiring conscious sedation. Experience comfort and safety with our expert monitored anesthesia care services.

Expert Monitoring

Continuous vital sign monitoring throughout your procedure

Patient Comfort

Optimal sedation levels for your comfort and safety

Rapid Recovery

Faster recovery times compared to general anesthesia

What is Monitored Anesthesia Care?

Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) is a specialized anesthesia technique that provides conscious sedation while maintaining continuous monitoring of vital signs. This approach allows patients to remain comfortable and relaxed during procedures while avoiding the deeper unconsciousness associated with general anesthesia.

Conscious Sedation

You remain awake and responsive but deeply relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure.

Continuous Monitoring

Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and other vital signs are monitored continuously.

Faster Recovery

Shorter recovery time compared to general anesthesia, allowing you to return home sooner.

Common Procedures

MAC is ideal for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that require patient comfort but don't necessitate general anesthesia.

Endoscopic Procedures

Colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, bronchoscopies

Dermatological Procedures

Mohs surgery, extensive skin lesion removals

Ophthalmologic Surgery

Cataract surgery, retinal procedures

Minor Surgical Procedures

Breast biopsies, arthroscopic procedures

Imaging Procedures

MRI for claustrophobic patients, cardiac catheterizations

The MAC Process

1

Pre-Procedure Assessment

Comprehensive medical history review, physical examination, and sedation plan development tailored to your needs.

2

Monitoring & Sedation

IV sedation administered with continuous vital sign monitoring throughout the entire procedure for optimal safety.

3

Recovery & Discharge

Post-procedure monitoring in recovery area until you're fully alert and ready for discharge home with a responsible adult.

Benefits of MAC

Advantages

  • Faster recovery and discharge times
  • Lower risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting
  • Reduced respiratory complications
  • Cost-effective compared to general anesthesia
  • Maintain protective airway reflexes

Ideal Candidates

  • Patients undergoing minor to moderate procedures
  • Those who prefer to avoid general anesthesia
  • Patients with certain medical conditions
  • Outpatient procedures requiring comfort
  • Adults of all ages (with proper assessment)

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