Anytime you can minimize a patient’s exposure to anesthesia, it lowers the risk of complications
Fullerton, Calif. (PRWEB) September 03, 2015
Allied Anesthesia is proud to announce a continuing partnership with St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, where innovative medicine is the norm not the exception.
St. Jude was recently named one of the nation’s top stroke centers by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, making it one of only 10 hospitals in the state to earn the distinction.
The chances of survival for stroke patients and others suffering neurological disorders were enhanced when St. Jude opened its $255 million Northwest Tower, which includes a neurosurgical operating suite outfitted with high-resolution, digital intra-operative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) coupled with sophisticated new surgical navigation, visualization and information capabilities.
The neurosurgical operating suite, which is one of 14 “smart” surgical suites located on the tower’s third floor, is the first of its kind in California.
“Independently, the iMRI operating suite and Comprehensive Stroke program are both highly specialized and not commonly found in most hospitals; rarely are they found in the same hospital,” said Dr. Kyle Wehner of Allied Anesthesia, which provides anesthesia services to St. Jude Medical Center. “These combined programs truly set us apart from other Southern California hospitals.”
The iMRI suite allows neurosurgeons to assess their progress using real-time MRI imaging while the patient is still anesthetized. They can ensure that an entire tumor is resectioned and check for bleeding or other complications that could require additional surgery.
Allied Anesthesia physician Dr. Tim Downing was directly involved in the stroke certification process and was the first anesthesiologist to be trained on the iMRI protocols.
“Anytime you can minimize a patient’s exposure to anesthesia, it lowers the risk of complications,” Downing said.
The iMRI operating suite complements the hospital’s state-of-the-art Neurointerventional Lab, where stroke patients are taken to be catheterized if preliminary procedures are unsuccessful. If the patient requires surgery, the iMRI suite is close by.
“This will absolutely improve the stroke patient’s odds of survival,” Downing said.
The Advanced Certification Comprehensive Stroke Center designation recognizes St. Jude’s superiority in expertise, resources and training that are necessary to successfully treat complex stroke cases.
St. Jude already has been recognized nationally for exceptional neurosurgical outcomes, including being named a top neurosurgery hospital by Blue Shield/Blue Cross.
Allied Anesthesia has an excellent reputation and proven track record for quality of care, efficiency and patient satisfaction.
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About Allied Anesthesia: With over 100 highly qualified physician anesthesiologists on staff, Allied Anesthesia provides adult and pediatric anesthesia services to St. Joseph Hospital of Orange, CHOC Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland, St. Mary’s Hospital in Apple Valley and many other Southern California health care facilities. In 2014, Allied Anesthesia joined with Fullerton Anesthesia Associates and Upland Anesthesia Medical Group to consolidate best practices in more than six hospitals and more than a dozen ambulatory surgery centers. The expanded medical practice is dedicated to offering the highest comprehensive quality of care and the most cost-effective procedures in all facilities they serve. All Allied physician anesthesiologists are board certified in Anesthesiology and they staff and manage the most efficient operating rooms in Southern California. Allied is a member of the California Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Anesthesia Quality Institute.
For more information, visit: http://www.alliedanesthesia.com