About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Pascale Ouellet plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at facilities in Québec City, QC, she contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring high standards of care. Dr. Ouellet adheres to the professional guidelines and standards established by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), providing comprehensive care in Anesthesiology to patients requiring anesthesia for surgical or medical procedures.
She graduated with a Medical Degree in 2011 and has been practicing as a specialist in Anesthesiology for over 13 years. Dr. Ouellet completed extensive post-graduate medical training in Anesthesiology, acquiring the skills necessary to manage complex anesthetic cases and pain management strategies. Her certifications reflect a commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in her field.
Dr. Ouellet’s clinical philosophy is rooted in clear and educational communication, prioritizing patient safety and comfort. She is dedicated to providing individualized anesthetic care in Québec City and speaks French fluently, facilitating effective communication with her diverse patient population. Her approach emphasizes safety, compassion, and informed decision-making throughout the perioperative experience.
- 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.
- 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.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- 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. Ouellet (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. Ouellet primarily practices at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (CHUL), located in the Sainte-Foy Central (Cité Universitaire South) neighborhood of Québec City. The facility is situated near the historic shopping street of Lower Town, offering convenient access for patients. It is easily accessible via the Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), ensuring reliable public transport options. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Ouellet? Is it covered by Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)?
- In QC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Ouellet 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. Ouellet 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. Ouellet from the team covering your procedure.
- What happens in the recovery room (PACU)?
- After your procedure under general or regional anesthesia/sedation, you will be taken to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), also known as the recovery room. Specially trained nurses will closely monitor your breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen level, and level of consciousness as you wake up. They will also manage any immediate pain or nausea under the guidance of the anesthesia team.
CHUL
2705 boul Laurier
Québec City, QC G1V 2L2
Phone: (418) 525-4444
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Ouellet 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=11278