As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Marie-Andrée Lacasse plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Trois-Rivières, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring the highest standards of care are upheld. Her practice is aligned with the standards set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), reflecting her commitment to maintaining excellence and safety in anesthetic practices. Dr. Lacasse provides comprehensive care in Anesthesiology, focusing on individualized patient management during various medical procedures.
Graduating with a Medical Degree in 2011, Dr. Lacasse has been practicing as a specialist in Anesthesiology for over 13 years. She completed extensive post-graduate medical training in anesthesiology, including specialized residencies and certifications, equipping her with the expertise needed to handle complex anesthetic cases and perioperative pain management.
Her clinical philosophy emphasizes professionalism and clinical excellence, with a strong commitment to patient safety in Trois-Rivières. Dr. Lacasse communicates fluently in French, ensuring clear and compassionate interactions with her patients and colleagues alike.
- 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.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- Fluid and Blood Product Management: Administering intravenous fluids and blood products as needed during procedures to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- 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.
- 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. Lacasse (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. Lacasse practices primarily at the CIUSSS-MCQ in the Cap-de-la-Madeleine Sector West neighborhood of Trois-Rivières. The facility is situated near the Vieille Prison de Trois-Rivières, providing convenient access for patients. It is accessible via the Société de transport de Trois-Rivières (STTR), facilitating easy transportation options. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Lacasse? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Lacasse 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. Lacasse 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. Lacasse from the team covering your procedure.
- 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.
- Will I definitely meet the Anesthesiologist before my surgery/procedure?
- You will always have an anesthesia assessment before your procedure. For major surgeries or complex health issues, this often occurs at a pre-admission clinic days or weeks beforehand. For healthier patients undergoing shorter procedures, the detailed discussion and assessment with Dr. Lacasse (or a colleague providing your care that day) may happen just before the procedure starts. In either case, your questions will be answered.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Lacasse 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.
CIUSSS-MCQ
1991 boul du Carmel
Trois-Rivières, QC G8Z 3R9
Phone: (819) 697-3333
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Lacasse 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=11506