Anesthesiology Department
Scope of Service
- Pre-operative assessment and consultations in Pre-Anesthetic Clinic
- Routine lists in seven (7) operating theatres
- Anesthesia in Labor and Delivery (L & D) Theatre, Endoscopy, Radiology, Oncology, ECT
- Provision of sedation/analgesia
- Chronic pain service
- Acute pain service
- Education of trainees in the Saudi Specialization program
- Trauma team and other departmental/hospital committees
- Clinical research and continuous medical education
- Routine list in Dental OR
Division
Pain Management Services
Dr. Maan Kattan heads the Pain Management Services Section. Dr. Maan Kattan is a Consultant in Anesthesia with sub-specialization in Thoracic and Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management.
Acute Pain Service
The service was launched in September 2007 in stepwise phases to cover the in-patient wards with modern pain relief modalities.
At present, the service is covered by three (3) consultants and staff physicians responsible for following up on all patients referred to this service on a 24-hour basis. The staff conducts Daily rounds on all patients under the Pain Management Service. They follow up on all interventions initiated to manage their acute pain and monitor closely any side effects and or the need to modify the management plan.
Chronic Pain Service
Three consultants cover chronic pain activities every Sunday and Tuesday in one procedure session and one outpatient clinic. All pain consultations are managed throughout the week.
- Department of Anesthesia-Mail Code 6438
- P.O. Box #9515, Jeddah 21423
- Phone: +966-12-2266666 Ext. 21263
- Fax: +966-12-2266200 Ext. 21396
- Email: Anaesthesia@ngha.med.sa
Duty Hours
0800-1700h (Saturday-Wednesday)
Thursday and Friday - CLOSED
Location
The Anesthesia Admin Area is in the Hospital Main Building close to the Operating Theatre. The entrance is located at the intersection of Corridor 3 & 4. By turning left soon after passing Ward 4 (Protocol Ward), the entrance is just before the entrance of the Operating Theatre.
