Anaesthesiology is a medical specialty focused on the relief of pain and total care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery. Anaesthesiologists play a crucial role in ensuring the patient’s safety and comfort by administering anaesthesia and monitoring vital functions.
Common Treatments Provided
General Anaesthesia – Induces complete unconsciousness for major surgeries.
Regional Anaesthesia – Numbs a large part of the body (e.g., spinal, epidural anaesthesia).
Local Anaesthesia – Numbs a small, specific area for minor procedures.
Sedation – Light to deep sedation for minimally invasive procedures.
Pain Management – For both acute (e.g., post-operative pain) and chronic pain conditions.
Pre-operative Evaluation – Assessing patients’ fitness for anaesthesia.
Critical Care Support – Managing patients in ICUs with life-support needs.
Emergency Airway Management – Intubation and resuscitation in emergencies.
Common Conditions Managed (Causes of Anaesthesia Use)