About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Édith Massé ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Chicoutimi, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams with a focus on patient safety and comfort. She adheres to the high standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) to provide quality care in all aspects of anesthesiology.
Dr. Massé graduated with a Medical Degree in 1998 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on August 24, 1998. She completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, ensuring she is well-equipped to manage a broad range of anesthetic needs with competence and confidence.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes a calm and reassuring approach, fostering trust and ease for her patients. Committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, Dr. Édith Massé speaks French fluently and is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in Chicoutimi.
- 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.
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during 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.
- Acute Postoperative Pain Management: Implementing strategies to manage pain immediately after surgery, utilizing multimodal approaches like regional blocks, IV medications, or patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
- Airway Management Expertise: Skilled management of the patient's airway, including intubation (placing a breathing tube) when necessary, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Massé (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. Édith Massé primarily practices at the CIUSSS Saguenay-Lac St-Jean, situated near the central Chicoutimi neighborhood. The facility is conveniently located close to local points of interest such as the Chicoutimi River and nearby parks. It is easily accessible via local public transit options, making it convenient for patients coming from various parts of the region. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Massé? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Massé 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. Massé 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. Massé from the team covering your procedure.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Massé 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.
CIUSSS Saguenay-Lac St-Jean
305 rue Saint-Vallier
Chicoutimi, QC G7H 5H6
Phone: (418) 541-1000
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Massé 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=98296