About
With expertise in Anesthesiology, Dr. Jean-François Rouillard ensures patients receive appropriate anesthetic management tailored to their needs. Practicing primarily at facilities in Québec City, QC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, adhering to the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ). Dr. Rouillard provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on patient safety and comfort during all perioperative phases. His approach emphasizes evidence-based practices to optimize outcomes and minimize risks for patients requiring anesthesia for surgical or medical procedures.
Dr. Rouillard graduated with a Medical Degree in 1987 and has held specialty certification in Anesthesiology since July 1, 1987. He completed extensive postgraduate medical training in Anesthesiology, including clinical residencies and fellowships, ensuring a high level of expertise in the field. His certifications reflect a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medical practice and ongoing professional development.
His clinical philosophy is rooted in an evidence-based and informative approach, prioritizing patient safety and informed decision-making. Dr. Rouillard is dedicated to providing safe, effective anesthesia care in Québec City, spoken fluently in French, with a focus on clear communication and compassionate service.
- Intraoperative Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, breathing) and anesthetic depth throughout the procedure to ensure patient safety.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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. Rouillard (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. Rouillard primarily practices at the CHU Hôpital Enfant Jésus in Québec City, situated near the central neighborhood of Québec City. The facility is conveniently located close to the Basilique-cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec, with easy access via the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC). The hospital provides a welcoming environment for patients, with modern amenities designed to support safe and efficient care. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Rouillard? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Rouillard 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. Rouillard 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. Rouillard 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. Rouillard. 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 is the role of an Anesthesiologist?
- An Anesthesiologist is a specialist medical doctor (physician) extensively trained in anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and pain management. They are responsible for developing the anesthesia plan, administering anesthetic drugs, ensuring your safety and vital functions (like breathing, heart rate, blood pressure) are stable during a procedure, managing any medical emergencies that arise, and overseeing your immediate recovery and pain control afterwards.
CHU Hôpital Enfant Jésus
1401 18e Rue
Québec City, QC G1J 1Z4
Phone: (418) 649-5803
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Rouillard 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=87471