When it comes to your health, convenience and cutting-edge care make all the difference. At Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH), we combine advanced technology, compassionate care and a commitment to excellence in our newly expanded SurgiCenter. Spanning 96,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art facility enhances every step of your surgical experience, from pre-admission to recovery.
Why Choose Grande Ronde Hospital for Surgery?
- Modern facilities: Our expansion includes five state-of-the-art surgical suites, featuring spacious designs to accommodate advanced procedures and ensure patient comfort.
- Comprehensive services: From minimally invasive procedures to specialized care, we offer a wide range of surgical options tailored to your needs.
- Close to home: Stay near your support system and avoid the stress of traveling out of town for surgical care.
- Faster recovery: Advanced technology and minimally invasive techniques help you heal faster and get back to the life you love.
Our Expanded Surgical Wing
The newly completed SurgiCenter represents a revolutionary step forward in healthcare for our region. Key features include:
- Five operating suites: Expanded from three rooms, these advanced suites range from 680 to over 700 square feet, accommodating even the most complex surgeries.
- Specialized suites: Dedicated urology and minimally invasive surgical suites, equipped with mobile laser lithotripsy and computer-assisted total joint surgery technology.
- Streamlined efficiency: Integrated pre-operative, recovery and central sterile processing areas ensure seamless care and enhanced patient safety.
- Two procedure rooms: Flexible design allows conversion into surgical suites during emergencies.
Comprehensive Surgical Services
Anesthesia: True or false?
Anesthesia, or anesthetics, blocks all feeling and can help you get through medical procedures without pain—and, often, without awareness.
While "going under" may be common, how much do you know about anesthesia?
True or false: Ether was the first anesthetic successfully used to put people under for surgery.
True. In 1846, a dentist demonstrated how ether fumes could be used to knock people out during surgery.
True or false: General anesthetics allow you to become unconscious and can only be delivered by gas.
False. General anesthesia does knock you out so that you have no awareness or sensations during surgery. But these drugs can be injected into your bloodstream or inhaled as a gas.
True or false: Getting anesthesia always means becoming unconscious.
False. Some anesthetics can be given with or without sedation, so you can stay awake. A local anesthetic numbs only a small part of your body, such as a tooth or a finger. A regional anesthetic helps numb larger areas and is delivered through a cluster of nerves.
True or false. General anesthetics that are inhaled wear off faster than those that are injected into veins.
False. Inhaled anesthetics take longer to wear off than those given through the veins. Intravenous anesthetics disappear from the bloodstream quickly, allowing patients to go home sooner after surgery.
True or false: Anesthesiologists are medical doctors.
True. Anesthesiologists have a medical degree. They also have to complete a four-year residency in anesthesiology.
Are you scheduled for a medical procedure or surgery? Ask your doctor what kind of anesthesia you can expect to have.
Sources
- American Society of Anesthesiologists. "Anesthesia as a Career." https://www.asahq.org/education-and-career/career-resources/anesthesia-as-a-career.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists. "Patients Often Overestimate Postoperative Pain, Study Finds." https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2017/10/patients-often-overestimate-postoperative-pain.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. "Historical Development of Modern Anesthesia." https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22583009/.
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences. "Anesthesia." https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/anesthesia.aspx.
- National Institutes of Health. "Waking Up to Anesthesia: Learn More Before You Go Under." https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2011/04/waking-up-anesthesia.
With over 300 years of combined experience, our skilled surgical team provides a broad range of procedures, including:
- Outpatient surgery: Convenient same-day procedures with quick recovery times
- Endoscopies: High-definition upper and lower gastrointestinal diagnostics and treatments
- General surgery: Expertise across a wide range of conditions and treatments
- Specialized care:
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- MRI anesthesia sedation
- Podiatry
- Orthopedic procedures
- Ophthalmologic surgeries
- Obstetrics/gynecologic care
- Urologic surgeries
Supporting Your Journey to Health
Our integrated approach to care ensures patients have access to additional services that support recovery and ongoing health:
- Outpatient Chemotherapy and Hematology Clinic: Comprehensive cancer care close to home
- Ambulatory Infusion Program: Convenient access to vital therapies
- Physical and occupational therapy: Personalized rehabilitation programs to help restore strength, mobility and function after surgery
Advanced Technology for Superior Care
Our investment in cutting-edge equipment and tools enhances precision and effectiveness. With minimally invasive techniques, patients experience reduced pain, quicker recovery and shorter hospital stays.