A Look at what an Anesthesiologist does in a Hospital
When seconds matter for life and death, an anesthesiologist ensures that life overcomes death during surgical procedures. Anesthesia basically is what keeps the patients sedated. But not many know about the different roles played by an anesthesiologist during and after the surgical procedure. Anesthesia services encompass multiple responsibilities, and are hence vital to every surgical procedure carried out. For example, before the surgery, the anesthesiologist schedules a meeting with the patient to check on vital signs and a sense of overall health. This helps gauge if the patient is in a good shape to undergo the surgery. Let’s check at what an anesthesiologist does in a hospital: Prior to The Surgery A correct decision on the appropriate type of anesthesia services will need to be determined. Some of the standard types include General anesthesia and Monitored anesthesia (IV sedation). The anesthesia can be local or regional, depending o...