Cardiac Anesthesia: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Welcome to Cardiac Anesthesia at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, located at 747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609. As an integral and crucial part of the nationally recognized UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals system, our dedicated cardiac anesthesia team specializes in providing expert anesthetic care for infants, children, and adolescents undergoing a wide range of cardiac surgeries and procedures. While not a direct “Heart Doctor Near Me” in the sense of a cardiologist providing ongoing care, our role is paramount in ensuring the safety and comfort of young patients during critical surgical interventions performed by leading pediatric cardiac surgeons within the same esteemed institution. We understand that entrusting your child to surgery, especially heart surgery, is a significant decision, and our team is committed to providing the highest level of specialized anesthetic care in a child-friendly and supportive environment.

At Cardiac Anesthesia at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, our focus is solely on the anesthetic management of pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions requiring surgical or interventional procedures. We work in close collaboration with the pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and nurses within UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to your child’s care. Our team comprises highly specialized pediatric anesthesiologists with extensive training and experience in managing the unique anesthetic challenges presented by pediatric cardiac patients.

Our Environment: Within a Leading Children's Hospital

Cardiac Anesthesia services are provided within the state-of-the-art facilities of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. This environment is specifically designed to cater to the needs of children and their families, offering:

• Child-Friendly Surgical Suites: Operating rooms equipped with advanced technology and adapted to create a less intimidating environment for young patients.
• Dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU): A specialized unit for post-operative care of cardiac surgery patients, staffed by experts in pediatric critical care.
• Comfortable Pre- and Post-Operative Areas: Spaces designed to provide a calm and supportive atmosphere for children and their families before and after surgery.
• Family Support Services: Access to a range of support services within the hospital, including child life specialists, social workers, and parent support groups.
• Advanced Monitoring Technology: Ensuring continuous and precise monitoring of your child’s vital signs throughout the surgical procedure and recovery.

Specialized Anesthesia Services for Pediatric Cardiac Patients

Our cardiac anesthesia team at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland provides a comprehensive range of specialized anesthetic services tailored to the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents undergoing cardiac procedures, including:

• Pre-operative Evaluation and Planning: Our anesthesiologists conduct thorough pre-operative assessments to understand your child’s specific heart condition, medical history, and any potential anesthetic risks. We work closely with the cardiology and surgical teams to develop a personalized anesthetic plan.
• Intraoperative Anesthetic Management: We provide meticulous anesthetic care during the surgical procedure, utilizing advanced monitoring techniques and tailored anesthetic agents to ensure your child’s safety and comfort. This includes managing hemodynamics, ventilation, and pain.
• Anesthesia for Congenital Heart Defect Repair: Our team has extensive experience in providing anesthesia for the repair of a wide spectrum of congenital heart defects, from simple to complex, in newborns, infants, and older children.
• Anesthesia for Acquired Heart Conditions: We provide specialized anesthesia for surgical interventions related to acquired heart diseases in children.
• Anesthesia for Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: We also provide anesthesia and sedation for various diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures performed in our dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Post-operative Pain Management: Our team is committed to ensuring your child’s comfort after surgery through a comprehensive pain management plan, which may include regional anesthesia techniques, intravenous medications, and oral pain relievers.
• Collaboration with the Cardiac Surgery Team: We maintain constant communication and collaboration with the cardiac surgeons throughout the entire surgical process to optimize patient outcomes.
• Management of Complex Cardiac Physiology: Our anesthesiologists are experts in understanding and managing the unique physiological challenges associated with pediatric heart conditions during surgery.

Key Features of Cardiac Anesthesia at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Choosing our cardiac anesthesia services means benefiting from:

• Highly Specialized Pediatric Anesthesiologists: Our team comprises board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists with advanced training and extensive experience specifically in the anesthetic management of children with heart conditions.
• Integration within a Leading Children's Heart Center: We are an integral part of the nationally recognized UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland’s Heart Center, ensuring seamless collaboration with leading pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.
• Focus on Patient Safety: Our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of your child throughout the entire perioperative period. We utilize the latest monitoring technology and adhere to the highest standards of anesthetic care.
• Child-Centered Approach: We understand the anxiety that surgery can cause for children and families, and we strive to create a reassuring and supportive environment. Our team is experienced in communicating with children and addressing their specific needs.
• Family-Centered Communication: We believe in keeping families informed every step of the way, providing clear explanations and answering any questions you may have about the anesthetic plan and process.
• Access to Comprehensive Pediatric Services: As part of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, our patients have access to a full range of pediatric subspecialties and support services.
• Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of anesthetic care, contributing to the best possible outcomes for our young cardiac patients.

Promotional Information

Cardiac Anesthesia at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is a dedicated service focused on supporting children undergoing heart surgery within our hospital system. For families seeking information about our anesthetic services in conjunction with a planned cardiac surgery, please contact the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland’s main line at (510) 428-3000 to be connected with the appropriate department or your child’s cardiac care team. They can provide detailed information about the surgical process and the role of our cardiac anesthesia specialists.

Our services are an integral part of the comprehensive cardiac care provided at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. If your child has been referred for heart surgery and you have questions about the anesthesia process, we encourage you to speak with your child’s pediatric cardiologist or cardiac surgeon, who will coordinate with our anesthesia team to address your concerns.

While we are not a “Heart Doctor Near Me” for routine cardiac check-ups or ongoing management, our specialized expertise in pediatric cardiac anesthesia is a crucial component of the comprehensive heart care offered at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, serving families in Oakland and the surrounding areas.

For more information about the comprehensive pediatric cardiac services available at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, including our renowned team of cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, please visit the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals website or contact the main hospital line at (510) 428-3000. Our dedicated team is here to provide the best possible care for your child’s heart.