Anesthesiology
The anesthesiologist has a fundamental role in any surgical procedure, that goes beyond merely sedating the patient. The process begins with a thorough knowledge of the patient and the medical procedure to be performed, including where and by whom. Understanding this will help ensure maximum patient safety before, during and after surgery.
Fear of anesthesia?
Sometimes patients experience an irrational fear or uneasiness about anesthesia. This concern is mostly due to a lack of understanding about the field of anesthesiology, and therefore, the better informed a patient is the more at ease they should feel.
The ultimate goal of anesthesiologists is to provide optimal patient care and safety.
Anesthesiologist roles and responsibilities
The job of a physician anesthesiologist is to regulate a patient’s vital functions during surgery in order to keep them safe. Their roles and responsibilities include:
- Before surgery: Evaluating and preparing the patient.
- During surgery: Providing the necessary conditions for surgery: sedation, pain relief and muscle relaxation, as well as continuous monitoring of the patient’s vital signs.
- After surgery: Continue monitoring the patient until they are able to be returned to a regular hospital room.