Office-Based Anesthesia

Office based anesthesia is becoming increasing popular and it’s no wonder why. Performing procedures in the office allows the physician to stay in his/her own office throughout the day. There is no “downtime” as in the hospital or ASC setting. In the office setting, when not performing a procedure, the physician can attend to other matters whether clinical or administrative. In addition, patient satisfaction is increased with office based procedures. Instead of going to a different location which is not familiar, the patient can go to his regular office. Frequently, a patient having a procedure performed in the office setting will go home in the fraction of the time he would have at a surgery center or hospital.

Dentistry

Going to the dentist can be a very anxiety provoking experience for many patients. Synergy Anesthesia has experience in providing anesthesia for patients undergoing all types of dental procedures from basic cleanings to more complex procedures. We understand that surgery in the airway presents a unique set of challenges and all of our physicians are trained to provide anesthesia in the safest and most efficient manner. Providing anesthesia for your dental office will increase patient satisfaction and allow you to perform procedures more quickly and efficiently.

Chiropractic

The need for anesthesia services for chiropractors continues to grow, particularly with the increased use of chiropractic Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). While MUAs have typically been done in the hospital or ambulatory surgery center settings, they can also be done safely and quickly in an office setting. This saves the patient and the chiropractor the unnecessary trip to a different location. The end result is higher patient satisfaction and improved efficiency for the chiropractor.

Urology

A wide variety of urologic cases can be done in the office setting. Cystoscopies, prostate biopsies, and more complex prostate procedures can all be safely performed in the office. Synergy Anesthesia has a large amount of experience in all of these types of procedures and can help increase urologic office efficiency and patient satisfaction.

Gynecologists

An increasing number of gynecologic procedures are being done in the office setting. All types of uterine and vaginal procedures can now be performed under either sedation or general anesthesia. Doing these procedures in the office increases patient and surgeon satisfaction and improves overall efficiency.

Podiatry

Podiatry cases are some of the most common procedures performed in the office setting. Because analgesia can easily be achieved on the foot either by local anesthetic infiltration or a regional nerve block (such as an ankle block) most podiatry cases can be done with IV sedation. Synergy Anesthesia anesthesiologists are trained in administering all types or regional nerve blocks and can administer these blocks to increase efficiency for the podiatrist.

Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery has been performed in the office setting for many years and is continuing to gain popularity. This is to be expected due to the added convenience for both the patient and the surgeon. Many types of plastic surgeries can be safely performed under IV sedation. Those that require general anesthesia can also be safely performed in the office setting given the proper equipment. Synergy Anesthesia has experience in all types of plastic surgery in a variety of settings including the office. In addition, we can provide the necessary equipment and supplies needed to provide any type of anesthesia.

Mobile Anesthesia Services

Synergy Anesthesia is able to supply offices with any and all of the anesthesia supplies and equipment required. This includes medications, IV supplies, airway equipment, monitors, and emergency supplies. In addition, Synergy Anesthesia has the capability to provide safe and efficient general anesthesia (including providing all supplies and equipment) that is completely adherent to all regulatory bodies, such as AAAHC and AAAASF. We have the ability to be completely mobile so that a room which is used primarily for other purposes can be safely and easily converted into a temporary procedure room for surgical procedures. For something more permanent, Synergy Anesthesia can help set up a more definitive procedure room adherent to all regulatory guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important that my ASC or office use ambulatory anesthesiologists?

Ambulatory anesthesia is a sub-specialty in anesthesiology. Ambulatory anesthesiologists are skilled in providing safe, efficient, and courteous care while allowing rapid recovery from anesthesia. At Synergy Anesthesia, all of our anesthesiologists have years of experience specifically in the field of ambulatory anesthesia. We design every anesthetic with the purpose of keeping the patient safe while allowing for the fastest possible recovery. This increases patient satisfaction in addition to improving your facility’s efficiency.

What types of anesthesia do you provide?

Synergy Anesthesia physicians are experts in providing all types of anesthesia care including sedation, general, and regional anesthesia. We routinely provide anesthesia for all types of surgical cases including general, gynecologic, orthopedic, podiatric, and pediatric surgeries, to name a few.

Can you tell me more about the regional anesthesia you can provide?

Regional anesthesia has been proven to result in higher patient satisfaction and faster discharge. Synergy Anesthesia uses anesthesiologists that are experts in all types of regional anesthesia including neuraxial anesthesia (spinal and epidural) and extremity nerve blocks such as brachial plexus, femoral nerve, and ankle blocks.

How are anesthesiologists chosen for my office?

Synergy Anesthesia employs only the most highly qualified anesthesiologists. All of our physicians have years of experience specifically in field of ambulatory anesthesia and are able to provide the highest quality of care. We employ a number of anesthesiologists and will make every effort to find one that is a perfect match for your office. If you have any issues with our anesthesiologists or any of the services we provide, let us know and we will remedy the situation immediately.

What services do you offer besides clinical anesthesia care?

At Synergy Anesthesia, we pride ourselves on being more than just anesthesiologists. We consider ourselves peri-operative consultants. We are involved in the entire process from the moment a physician books a case until well after the patient is discharged home. We implement and proven pre-admission testing protocol that optimizes patient safety and reduces same day cancellations to virtually zero. In addition, we provide a variety of other services such as workflow optimization, accreditation consultation, management solutions, and didactic teaching.

My office is not certified. Can you help me with that?

Absolutely! Helping offices achieve certification with a Medicare approved organization such as AAAASF or AAAHC is something that Synergy Anesthesia excels in. We have helped numerous offices achieve certification and can help you consider all options such as what organization to use and what level of certification to achieve. In addition, we work regularly with consultants in the field who can help you with whatever issues you may have.

My office does not have any anesthesia equipment. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Synergy Anesthesia can provide all the anesthesia equipment and supplies needed for your office. We can even provide the anesthesia equipment necessary to provide general anesthesia safely and efficiently in the office setting. See Mobile Anesthesia Services for more information.