Anaesthesia
Anaesthesiology is a medical speciality that encompasses the total perioperative care of patients, including anaesthesia administration, intensive care medicine, and pain management. It plays a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being before, during, and after surgery.
The Department of Anaesthesiology at SunMed Super Speciality Hospital is staffed with highly skilled and experienced anaesthesiologists who are dedicated to delivering the best possible care. They utilize advanced techniques and prioritize patient-centred approaches to meet the individual needs of each patient.
The type of anaesthesia administered depends on various factors, including the type of surgery and the patient’s medical condition. Before administering anaesthesia, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted, taking into account factors such as pre-existing medical conditions, known allergies, smoking history, family medical history, vital signs, and psychological factors. Based on this assessment, the appropriate type of anaesthesia is determined. The main types of anaesthesia include:
- General Anaesthesia: This involves inducing a state of unconsciousness and loss of sensation throughout the body. It is commonly used for extensive surgeries and procedures where the patient needs to be completely unaware and pain-free.
- Regional Anaesthesia: Regional anaesthesia involves numbing a specific region of the body, such as an arm or leg, to block nerve signals and provide pain relief. Examples include epidural anaesthesia and nerve blocks.
- Local Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia is used to numb a small area of the body, typically for minor procedures like wound suturing or dental work. It does not cause loss of consciousness.
Throughout the surgical procedure, the anaesthesiologist closely monitors the patient’s vital signs, adjusts anaesthesia levels as needed, and ensures the patient’s safety and comfort. After the surgery, they continue to provide post-operative pain management and monitoring during the recovery period.
It’s important to note that anaesthesia carries potential risks and side effects, which are carefully managed and minimized by the skilled anaesthesiologists. The goal is to provide effective pain relief, maintain stable physiological parameters, and optimize the overall surgical experience for the patient.