Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher with severe rheumatoid arthritis required complex spinal fusion surgery. Dr. Jassal developed a multimodal analgesia plan combining epidural anesthesia with targeted nerve blocks, allowing the patient to remain comfortable despite her chronic pain condition and reducing opioid requirements by 70%.
An 8-year-old street performer from a migrant family needed emergency appendectomy but had extreme needle phobia. Dr. Jassal used play therapy techniques and distraction methods before administering inhaled induction, creating a positive surgical experience that changed the child's perception of medical care.
A 45-year-old professional violinist undergoing hand surgery needed precise regional anesthesia that would preserve motor function for post-operative assessment. Dr. Jassal performed an ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block with reduced concentration local anesthetic, enabling intraoperative testing of tendon repairs.
A pregnant woman at 32 weeks gestation required emergency gallbladder surgery. Dr. Jassal coordinated with obstetricians to implement combined spinal-epidural anesthesia while maintaining continuous fetal monitoring, ensuring both maternal safety and fetal wellbeing throughout the procedure.
An 85-year-old farmer with Parkinson's disease and dementia needed hip replacement. Dr. Jassal designed a sedation protocol using dexmedetomidine that controlled tremor without respiratory depression, allowing the confused patient to remain calm while maintaining spontaneous ventilation.
A 28-year-old professional athlete with rare malignant hyperthermia susceptibility required orthopedic surgery. Dr. Jassal prepared a non-triggering anesthetic protocol and had cooling equipment ready, managing the high-risk case without complications and enabling same-day discharge.
A 60-year-old former coal miner with severe COPD and oxygen dependence needed lung biopsy. Dr. Jassal implemented thoracic epidural with conscious sedation instead of general anesthesia, avoiding intubation and preserving the patient's limited respiratory function.
A 12-year-old burn victim from an industrial accident required multiple debridement procedures. Dr. Jassal developed a ketamine-based analgesia plan that provided dissociative anesthesia while preserving airway reflexes, minimizing psychological trauma from repeated anesthetics.
A 50-year-old CEO with complex regional pain syndrome needed amputation of a chronically painful limb. Dr. Jassal performed a continuous peripheral nerve catheter pre-operatively, breaking the pain cycle before surgery and facilitating smoother transition to phantom pain management.
A neonatal patient weighing 1.8 kg required emergency abdominal surgery for intestinal obstruction. Dr. Jassal used precise dose calculations and specialized equipment for inhalational induction, maintaining stable hemodynamics in the fragile premature infant throughout the 3-hour procedure.
A 35-year-old refugee with post-traumatic stress disorder and no medical records needed emergency surgery. Dr. Jassal used careful history-taking through an interpreter and opted for total intravenous anesthesia to avoid triggering flashbacks associated with mask induction.
An obese patient with BMI of 52 and sleep apnea required bariatric surgery. Dr. Jassal employed advanced airway techniques and post-operative non-invasive ventilation, navigating the difficult airway challenges while optimizing pain control with opioid-sparing techniques.
A 90-year-old hospice patient with end-stage cancer needed palliative procedure for comfort. Dr. Jassal provided gentle sedation that respected the patient's dignity and wishes while ensuring adequate pain control during their final days.
A 22-year-old engineering student with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome required joint stabilization surgery. Dr. Jassal adjusted drug dosages for the patient's unusual connective tissue properties and implemented special positioning precautions to prevent joint subluxation during anesthesia.