About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Amélie Dallaire ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Québec City, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Her practice adheres to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), emphasizing a calm and reassuring approach to care. Dr. Dallaire provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, supporting patients through their surgical journeys with professionalism and compassion.
Dr. Dallaire graduated with a Medical Degree in 2015 and holds certification in Anesthesiology issued July 1, 2015. She completed extensive post-graduate training in Anesthesiology, gaining in-depth expertise in perioperative care, pain management, and patient safety protocols. Her training ensures she is well-equipped to handle a wide range of anesthetic procedures with precision and care.
Her clinical philosophy centers on delivering calm and reassuring care, with a dedicated commitment to patient safety in Québec City. She speaks French fluently, facilitating clear communication and comfort for her patients. Dr. Dallaire values building trust and ensuring each patient feels supported throughout their medical experience.
- 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.
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) / Sedation: Providing varying levels of sedation (light to deep) and analgesia, combined with close monitoring of vital signs, for procedures not requiring general anesthesia.
- 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.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Dallaire (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. Dallaire primarily practices at the CHU de Québec - Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, situated near the central Québec City neighborhood. The hospital is conveniently located inside and outside the walls of a busy shopping street, making it easily accessible for patients. It is well-connected via the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), ensuring straightforward transit options. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility, providing ease of access for all patients.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Dallaire? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Dallaire 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. Dallaire 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. Dallaire from the team covering your procedure.
- Is anesthesia safe?
- Modern anesthesia, administered by trained Anesthesiologists like Dr. Dallaire using advanced monitoring, is very safe for most patients. While all medical procedures have some risk, serious complications from anesthesia are rare. Your individual risk depends on your health, the type of surgery, and the type of anesthesia used. This will be carefully assessed and discussed with you before your procedure.
CHU de Québec - Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
1401 18E Rue
Québec City, QC G1J 1Z4
Phone: (418) 649-0252
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Dallaire 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=15223