Pullman Anesthesia

Our team of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) at Pullman Anesthesia have been trusted partners of Pullman Regional Hospital for more than 30 years. They provide safe, high quality anesthesia and pain management techniques for chronic and acute pain. Pullman Anesthesia is a member of the Society of Opioid Free Anesthesia (SOFA), dedicated to individualized opioid-free anesthesia to reduce the risks and side effects of opioid use. 

Pain management procedures require referrals from your primary care physician. Please contact Pullman Anesthesia (509) 336-7569 for more information.

 
Live with Less Pain

If you live with chronic pain, you're not alone. The CDC estimated about 20% of U.S. adults struggle with chronic pain, oftentimes resulting in mobility restrictions, opioid dependence, anxiety and depression, and a reduced quality of life. Chronic pain is defined as having pain on most days or every day in the past six months. The Pain Management team at Pullman Regional Hospital can help manage and relieve your pain so you can get back to living your best life.

 

Pain Management Services for Acute and Chronic Pain

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) - If you struggle with chronic knee, hip, and back pain, Radiofrequency Ablation can provide pain relief that lasts up to 18 months. This procedure works by creating heat around the sensory nerves to disrupt pain signals, relieving pain symptoms and reducing the need for opioid medication and other more intensive procedures. Most patients leave the hospital with no pain; however, it can take up to three weeks to experience peak pain reduction. Corey Johnson, CRNA, gives more details about Radiofrequency Ablation in this extensive blog post. 

Trigger point injections (TPI) - If you've been suffering from targeted, painful muscle areas, such as knots, a trigger point injection can help inactivate the muscle area and alleviate pain. TPIs typically take only a few minutes and provide lasting results.

Corticosteroid Injections - If you have chronic pain and inflammation in your joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis, cortisone shots may provide temporary relief that can last up to several months. It is advised not to receive corticosteroid injections more than a few times per year.

Nerve Blocks - There are several types of nerve blocks to help with pain management. Our most common block is called a Stellate Ganglion Block, which helps people suffering from nerve pain in the head, neck, arms, or chest. This procedure involves an injection of local anesthetic to the stellate ganglion; a block of nerves that supply the face and arm. The amount of pain relief varies from a few hours to days or weeks, and may be more effective after multiple injections.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Am I a candidate for a pain management procedure? Consider pain management services if you struggle with chronic lower back pain, knee, hip, and other joint pain and want a non-surgical, non-narcotic treatment.
  • Do I need a referral from my doctor? Yes. Please speak with your primary care physician to receive a referral for pain management services.
  • Is there a recovery process for these procedures? Unlike surgery, Radiofrequency Ablation and pain management injections involve no incision. These minimally-invasive outpatient treatments allow patients to return home shortly after the treatment.