Yutaka Kurata

Anesthesia Patient Information at Kumamoto Orthopaedic Hospital

-Our Method is not only Safe but Comfortable-

Kumamoto Orthopaedic Hospital was approved and certified as an institution that meets the approval standards set out by Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association, Japan College of Rheumatology, Japan Council for Quality Health Care, and so on. Patient safety is our top priority. Furthermore, “not only Safe but Comfortable” is our motto.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anesthesia and Surgery

• Who will be my anesthesiologist?
• At Kumamoto Orthopaedic Hospital, your anesthesiologist for major surgery is a board certified specialist at any time. In local anesthesia for minor surgery, orthopedic surgeon gives anesthesia to you.

• Will I experience a lot of pain after surgery?
• Our goal is to provide effective and safe pain management for all of our patients. In our department, it is considered that anesthesiologists should care patients not only during surgery but through perioperative period. You may receive more than one type of pain treatment (e.g. Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia, Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia, Nerve Block, and Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion) depending on the type of surgery.

• Can I be put to sleep during surgery?
• How about the choice of method of anesthesia, if possible, we strive to have your request fulfilled. Please consult your orthopedic surgeon.

• Is anesthesia safe?
• Anesthesia safety has improved over the last 10 years. The intraoperative care provided by your anesthesiologist has greatly improved by advances in patient monitoring techniques. Anesthetic drugs and techniques have also improved greatly, increasing safety and reducing side effects.