About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Alain Béland plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Roberval, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring high standards of care in accordance with the guidelines set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Béland provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on optimal patient outcomes during various medical and surgical interventions.
Graduating with a Medical Degree in 1984, Dr. Alain Béland holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued July 1, 1984. He completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, acquiring the necessary skills and expertise to manage complex anesthetic cases safely and effectively. His certifications demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards of practice and continuous professional development.
Dr. Béland's clinical philosophy is grounded in evidence-based medicine, emphasizing patient safety, effective pain management, and individualized care. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality anesthetic services in Roberval, ensuring that each patient’s unique needs are met with professionalism and compassion. Fluent in French, he communicates clearly with patients and colleagues to facilitate optimal care and understanding.
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- Regional Anesthesia Techniques: Numbing specific body regions using targeted nerve blocks (e.g., spinal, epidural, peripheral nerve blocks) for surgery or pain control, potentially allowing the patient to remain awake or sedated.
- Intraoperative Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, breathing) and anesthetic depth throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety.
- General Anesthesia Administration: Inducing and maintaining a controlled state of unconsciousness ('sleep') using intravenous or inhaled medications, ensuring patient comfort and immobility during major surgery.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Béland (or an associate) in consultation with you and your surgeon/proceduralist based on your health and the requirements of the procedure. Subspecialty services like chronic pain management may require a separate referral pathway.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ).
Dr. Béland primarily practices at the CIUSSS Saguenay Lac St-Jean, Hôpital de Roberval, Détachement d'anesthésiologie, situated near the central Roberval neighborhood. The facility is conveniently accessible from nearby points of interest such as local parks and community centers. Patients can reach the hospital via accessible public transit options. The hospital is equipped to accommodate patients with mobility challenges, and the facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Béland? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Béland during provincially insured surgical or medical procedures are typically covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). Pre-anesthetic consultations related to these procedures are also usually covered. Fees for specific uninsured services (e.g., certain non-medically required procedures, form completion) may apply based on provincial guidelines. Please confirm coverage with Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for specific circumstances.
- Can I directly request Dr. Béland for my anesthesia?
- While you can discuss preferences with your surgeon, the assignment of an Anesthesiologist is typically managed by the hospital's anesthesia department or the surgical group based on scheduling, expertise required, and availability. Your surgeon arranges the necessary anesthesia care, which includes consultation with an anesthesiologist like Dr. Béland from the team covering your procedure.
- Is it possible to wake up during general anesthesia?
- Awareness under general anesthesia is extremely rare with modern techniques and monitoring used by Anesthesiologists like Dr. Béland. Specialized monitors help track the depth of anesthesia, and drug doses are carefully adjusted throughout the procedure to ensure you remain safely unconscious and unaware.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Béland selects the safest and most appropriate anesthetic based on your health and the procedure. Options include:
- General Anesthesia: You'll be completely unconscious and unaware.
- Regional Anesthesia: A specific body part is numbed (e.g., spinal/epidural for lower body, nerve block for arm/leg). You might be awake or sedated.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)/Sedation: Medication helps you relax and feel drowsy, often used with local anesthetic by the surgeon.
The choice will be discussed with you beforehand.
- What are common side effects of anesthesia?
- Common, usually temporary side effects can include nausea, vomiting, sore throat (if a breathing tube was used), drowsiness, dizziness, shivering, or minor discomfort at an IV or block site. Dr. Béland takes steps to minimize these (e.g., using anti-nausea medication). More serious side effects are uncommon but will be discussed if relevant to your specific situation.
CIUSSS Saguenay Lac St-Jean, Hôpital de Roberval, Dép d'anesthésiologie
450 Rue Brassard
Roberval, QC G8H 1B9
Phone: (418) 275-0110 | Fax: (418) 275-2109
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Béland is a licensed physician regulated by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) under the Medical Act in QC. Anesthesia services are typically arranged through the hospital or clinic where your procedure is scheduled.
Verify registration with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ): https://www.cmq.org/en/directory/physicians?number=84040