Pediatric Anesthesia Clinic
Assessment by a pediatric anesthesiologist before surgery to develop a comprehensive anesthetic plan.Pre-operative assessment by a pediatric anesthesiologist includes:
- visit may be completed by Anesthesiologist in person or by virtual media (Phone, Skype, Zoom)
- assessment advice may include other investigations and specialis referral
- parents / guardians will receive education round anesthesia techniques and risks and pain control options
- pediatric intensive care consultation as required
- communicate and organize specialized anesthesia requirements to the team managing care the day of surgery
- facilitate informed consent
Contact Details
Alberta Children's Hospital
Address
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 6A8
Telephone
403-955-7810
Fax
403-955-7606
Email
ach.poac@ahs.ca
AccessibilityThis facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week
Note
Inpatient consultations may be provided outside of clinic hours.
Access
Service Providers May Include
anesthesiologists, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), receptionists, registered nurses (RNs)
EligibilityService targeted to:
Referral NeededPhysician referral only.
Service AccessHealthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Wait TimesOptimized to meet the surgical date.
Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
POAC, Pre Operative Anesthesia Clinic, Pre-operative Anesthesia Clinic
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