About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Johanna Jacobs plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at medical facilities in Kamloops, BC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring high standards of care in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Her focus is on delivering safe, effective anesthesia management tailored to each patient's needs, supporting optimal surgical outcomes.
Dr. Jacobs graduated with a MB ChB from the University of Medunsa in 2008, South Africa. She completed extensive postgraduate training in Anesthesiology, acquiring the necessary certifications and clinical expertise to provide comprehensive anesthetic care. Her training emphasizes patient safety, precision, and evidence-based practices, ensuring she is well-equipped to handle a variety of perioperative scenarios.
Her clinical philosophy centers around clear, educational communication and a patient-centered approach. Dr. Jacobs is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards for her patients in Kamloops. She is fluent in English and Afrikaans, facilitating effective communication with diverse patient populations. Her dedication is rooted in ensuring each patient feels informed, safe, and cared for throughout their procedural experience.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- 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.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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. Jacobs (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 College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
Dr. Jacobs primarily practices at medical facilities located in the Downtown Kamloops area and the South Shore East (Valleyview) neighborhood. The practice is conveniently situated near Sahali Centre Mall, with easy access via the Kamloops Transit System (BC Transit). The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility, providing convenient access for patients attending appointments and procedures.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Jacobs? Is it covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP)?
- In BC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Jacobs during provincially insured surgical or medical procedures are typically covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP). 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 Medical Services Plan (MSP) for specific circumstances.
- Can I directly request Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs from the team covering your procedure.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Jacobs often work in other areas too, including:
- Labour and delivery suites (providing epidurals)
- Intensive Care Units (managing critically ill patients)
- Pre-operative assessment clinics
- Pain clinics (treating chronic pain)
- Procedure rooms (e.g., endoscopy, radiology, cardiology)
Her specific areas of practice will depend on her training and hospital/clinic roles.
- 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. Jacobs. 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.
311 Columbia St, Anaesthesiology
Kamloops, BC V2C 2T1
Phone: (250) 469-7070
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Jacobs is a licensed physician regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) under the Health Professions Act in BC. Anesthesia services are typically arranged through the hospital or clinic where your procedure is scheduled.
Verify registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC): https://www.cpsbc.ca/public/registrant-directory/search-result/363849/Jacobs%2CElizabeth