About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Guillaume Fugère-Nadeau plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Longueuil, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams by providing expert anesthetic care that adheres to the highest standards established by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). His focus is on ensuring optimal patient outcomes through meticulous planning and execution of anesthesia techniques tailored to individual needs.
Dr. Fugère-Nadeau graduated with a Medical Degree in 2015 and holds a specialty certification in Anesthesiology issued on July 1, 2015. He completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, which includes rigorous clinical rotations and subspecialty education, equipping him with comprehensive expertise in perioperative care and pain management.
His clinical philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice, emphasizing patient safety, comfort, and informed decision-making. Fluent in French, Dr. Fugère-Nadeau is committed to clear communication and compassionate care, ensuring patients in Longueuil receive the highest quality anesthetic services tailored to their specific medical and surgical needs.
- 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).
- 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.
- Pre-Anesthetic Assessment and Consultation: Thorough evaluation of patient health, medical history, medications, and surgical/procedural plan to create the safest and most effective anesthesia plan.
- 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.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Fugère-Nadeau (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. Fugère-Nadeau primarily practices at Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, located in the Vieux-Longueuil (Longueuil West) neighborhood of Longueuil. The hospital is in close proximity to Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne and easily accessible via the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL). The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Fugère-Nadeau? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Fugère-Nadeau 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. Fugère-Nadeau 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. Fugère-Nadeau from the team covering your procedure.
- 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. Fugère-Nadeau 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.
Hôpital Pierre-Boucher
1333 boul Jacques-Cartier E
Longueuil, QC J4M 2A5
Phone: (450) 468-8111
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Fugère-Nadeau 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=15309