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Surgical Critical Care

ICU-level care for patients needing close monitoring after surgery or trauma.

Conditions Treated

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Related Specialties

General Surgery

Critical Care Medicine

Services We Offer

Trauma resuscitation and surgical stabilization

Emergency exploratory laparotomy or thoracotomy

Post-op ICU monitoring and intervention

Management of mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, feeding tubes

Surgical wound management and reoperation if needed

Coordination of multi-specialty critical care teams

When Should You See a Specialist?

These specialists are typically consulted in-hospital when a patient experiences:

Major trauma or accidents requiring emergency surgery
Complications during or after an operation
Unstable vital signs or organ failure after surgery
The need for prolonged ICU management following complex procedures

You may also meet with a surgical critical care provider before surgery if you're considered high-risk.

FAQs About Pain Medicine

Q1: What does a surgical critical care specialist do?
A1: These are highly trained surgeons who provide intensive care to patients after major surgery, trauma, or during life-threatening complications. They often work in ICUs and emergency departments.

Q2: Do I need a referral to see a surgical critical care doctor?
A2: Typically, these specialists are consulted during a hospital stay—especially after trauma or a high-risk operation. However, follow-ups can occur at outpatient clinics like BASS if needed.

Q3: How is surgical critical care different from regular surgery?
A3: While general surgeons focus on the procedure itself, surgical critical care specialists manage the immediate post-op period in the ICU—monitoring organs, responding to emergencies, and managing complex recovery needs.

Why Choose BASS Medical Group

BASS surgeons bring their advanced training in critical care and general surgery to both outpatient and hospital settings. Our team collaborates closely with ICU and trauma units at top Bay Area hospitals to ensure 24/7 expert coverage for critically ill surgical patients. Many of our surgeons also see patients at BASS offices for pre- and post-op follow-up, ensuring continuity of care across every stage of recovery.

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