Patients are monitored using the most modern equipment, the same as found in operating rooms and ICUs. Our anesthesia team includes assistants, which have completed the AAOMS Anesthesia Assistants Program. All aspects of vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, EKG, pulse oximetry, breathing, capnography and temperature are continuously monitored. Emergency drugs and medical equipment are immediately available if they should become necessary. Due to new anesthetics available, safety is enhanced and recovery time is reduced. Each anesthesia or sedation is tailored to your specific needs, always keeping your safety in mind. A BIS monitor is also used. It measures the patient’s level of consciousness using an EEG and a computer for instant analysis.