Patients' Resources

Here is some practical information that will be of value to you as you prepare for surgery. These links will assist you in compiling a list of informed questions for your anesthesiologist.

• Questions to ask before surgery
• Washington State Drug Card
• Washington Drug Card is a FREE statewide discount prescription assistance program. Washington residents can download a FREE card and locate participating pharmacies by visiting 
• WA Drug Card FAQ's
• WA Free Savings Flier

Pain Management

• Opioid Overdose Resuscitation Card (PDF)
• Opioid Use for Pain Management Across Generations (PDF)
• Pain Management (PDF)
• Taking Opioids for Pain? Some Hard Questions You Should Ask (PDF)

Preparing for Surgery

• Awareness and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Checklist for Parents: Help Your Child Get Ready for Surgery (PDF)
• Children and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Help Your Patients Stop Smoking for Surgery (for physicians) (PDF)
• Herbal and Dietary Supplements and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Obesity, Sleep Apnea and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Outpatient Surgery and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Preparing for Surgery: An Anesthesia Checklist (PDF)
• Sedation, Analgesia and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Seniors and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Stop Smoking for Surgery (PDF)

Managing Labor Pain

• Childbirth and Anesthesia (PDF)
• Pain Management for Labor and Delivery (PDF)

Role of a Physician Anesthesiologist

• Physician Anesthesiologists: The Anesthesia, Pain and Critical Care Specialists (PDF)

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