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Journal of Anesthesiology and pain management is an open access journal which aims to publish peer reviewed articles on administration of anesthesia during the surgery.<br>
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Anesthesiology is defined by the American Society of Anesthesiologists as "The practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery."
Before a surgery, patient will undergo anesthesia evaluation tests by anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist will make a plan for the surgery that takes into account the individual needs of the patient. • On the day of the surgery, the anesthesiologist supervises the administration of medication so that the patient will not experience pain. • However, the anesthesiologist does not physically provide most anesthetics. They supervise either a CRNA or Anesthesia Assistant while they provide the anesthetic. CRNAs often work independently without supervision as well. Pain relief in surgery
General anesthesia: The patient "goes to sleep" while the operation lasts. Sedation: Intravenous drugs calm the patient or make them unaware of the procedure. Regional anesthesia: Local anesthetic is injected near the nerves to numb the area that will be operated. These may be nerve blocks or spinal or epidural injections. types of anesthesia offered during surgery
They monitor the patient‘s bodily functions, assess the best way to treat the vital organs, and provide a balance of medications suited to the individual's needs. • Heart rate and rhythm • Breathing • Blood pressure • Body temperature • Fluid balance FUNCTIONS TO BE monitored AFTER INSERTION OF anesthesia :
After the procedure, the anesthesiologist continues to be responsible for the patient's overall care. They will reverse the effects of the anesthesia and continue to evaluate the patient and keep them comfortable as they recover. During this process, the anesthesiologist will direct other health workers, including specialist nurses. After surgery
The anesthesiologist also plays a key role in critical care and treatment and trauma. They assess patients, make diagnoses, provide support for breathing and circulation, and help to ensure that infection is prevented. Anesthesiologists are also qualified to contribute to emergency medicine, providing airway, cardiac resuscitation, support and advanced life support and as well as pain control. They help stabilize patients and prepare them for surgery. Critical and emergency care and other roles
An anesthesiologist who specializes in pain medicine may assist patients who have pain due to a range of causes, including headaches, burns, diabetes and herpes, or where they are experiencing chest pain, abdominal, pain pelvic pain, and so on. • Their role in this field includes: • Treating the patient • Prescribing medication and rehabilitative services • Performing pain-relieving procedures • Counseling patients and families Pain control and advice
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