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The Baxter production facility in North Carolina, which supplies 85% of Ohio hospitals with IV solutions, was severely affected by Hurricane Helene. This has led to a significant reduction in IV fluid supplies, potentially delaying surgeries at WCH. Hospital leadership is actively implementing mitigation strategies to adapt to the situation and maintain exceptional care for our community.

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The Baxter production facility in North Carolina, which supplies 85% of Ohio hospitals with IV solutions, was severely affected by Hurricane Helene. This has led to a significant reduction in IV fluid supplies, potentially delaying surgeries at WCH. Hospital leadership is actively implementing mitigation strategies to adapt to the situation and maintain exceptional care for our community.

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Anesthesiology

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Anesthesiology


When you have surgery or an invasive diagnostic procedure, you will receive some type of anesthesia or medication to help you remain comfortable and pain-free during your treatment. A member of the anesthesia care team at Wooster Community Hospital will meet with you prior to your procedure to explain your anesthesia options and answer any questions you might have.

There are several different types of anesthesia. The type you will receive depends on the surgery or procedure you are having, your age, and your health.

Anesthesiology Options

There are four main anesthesia options that we offer to each of our patients, depending on their individual needs. Your four anesthesia options at Wooster Community Hospital include the following:

General Anesthesia

This type of anesthesia is used for major surgery. General anesthesia is delivered through a mask or intravenous line (IV) and ensures patients remain unconscious for the entirety of their procedure. With general anesthesia, a tube may also be inserted down the throat to help you breathe. An anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and other vital signs throughout your surgery to make sure they are normal.

IV Sedation

This type of anesthesia is delivered through an intravenous line. You will relax, and – depending on the level of sedation you receive (minimal, moderate, or deep) – you may remain awake, or you may fall asleep. However, you will not lose consciousness via IV sedation. IV sedation is typically used for minor surgeries or shorter, less complex procedures. Other names for IV sedation include monitored anesthesia care, conscious sedation, or twilight sedation.

Regional Anesthesia

This type of pain control is used to numb a large section of the body, such as during childbirth. It is delivered through an injection (spinal block) or catheter (epidural) placed in your lower back. You will remain fully awake, but you will not feel anything in the area that is being numbed.

Local Anesthesia

This type of pain control is used to numb a small area of the body. It is injected directly into the target area. You will likely receive local anesthesia if you are having a skin biopsy, minor excision, or stitches.

At Wooster Community Hospital, we have a team of expert physician anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists on staff. On the day of your surgery or procedure, you will meet with an anesthesiologist to review the type of anesthesia you will be having and discuss post-operative pain control. We know that having surgery is scary, and our goal is to ease your anxiety and worry so you can focus on your recovery and healing.

Anesthesia in Wooster, OH

Receiving high-quality, comprehensive care for your condition is as easy as coming in to see the expert providers at Wooster Community Hospital. If you have any questions about our anesthesia services or how to prepare for your surgical procedure, we encourage you to call us today at (330) 263-8100. One of our friendly team members will be happy to assist you over the phone and answer any questions you may have.

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Wooster Community Hospital (WCH) Health System offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services serving the residents of Wayne County, Ohio. Our health care services include emergency care, cardiac rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, wound healing, behavioral health services, weight loss management, emergency care, cardiovascular services, outpatient rehabilitation services, inpatient withdrawal treatments, comprehensive cancer care, women's health care, diabetic services, robotic-assisted surgery, anesthesiology, chiropractic services, colonoscopy, endocrinology, endoscopy, internal medicine, pulmonary health services, pharmacy services, orthopedics, speech therapy, sleep medicine, and oncology and infusion services.