About the Department
Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that ensures patients do not feel pain and discomfort during surgical and other invasive procedures. Anesthesiologists use various techniques such as general, regional, and local anesthesia to temporarily eliminate patients’ consciousness and pain perception. Anesthesia applications begin before surgery and continue with monitoring patients’ vital functions during and after surgery.
Reanimation deals with the management of critical patients in intensive care units and the process of resuscitating patients in emergencies such as sudden cardiac-respiratory arrest.
Contents
- What is Anesthesiology?
- What Conditions Does Anesthesiology and Reanimation Treat?
- What is Anesthesia?
- What are the Types of Anesthesia?
- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Application Techniques
- Risks and Side Effects of Anesthesia
- Measures Taken to Reduce Anesthesia Risks
- What is Reanimation?
- Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesiology and Reanimation
What is Anesthesiology?
Anesthesiology is a medical field that deals with ensuring patients do not feel pain, maintaining their safety, and protecting their vital functions during surgical and medical procedures. Anesthesiologists evaluate patients before surgery, determine the appropriate type of anesthesia, and continuously monitor patients’ respiratory, circulatory, and other vital functions during surgery. They also monitor patients’ pain control and general recovery process after surgery.
What Conditions Does Anesthesiology and Reanimation Treat?
The Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation manages anesthesia applications during surgical procedures and handles emergency interventions in life-threatening situations. Main areas of focus include:
- Anesthesia applications in surgical procedures
- Critical patients requiring intensive care monitoring
- Emergency situations such as trauma, sudden cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure
- Chronic pain treatments (neuropathic pain, herniated disc pain)
- Spinal or epidural anesthesia during childbirth
- Cancer pain management
- Post-operative pain control
What is Anesthesia?
Anesthesia is a medical method used to ensure patients do not feel pain during surgical or medical procedures. The type of anesthesia used is determined based on the patient’s general health condition and the type of procedure to be performed.
What are the Types of Anesthesia?
Anesthesia types are divided into four main categories based on application area:
- General Anesthesia: The patient’s consciousness is completely suspended, and pain sensation is prevented during surgical procedures.
- Regional Anesthesia: A specific region of the body is numbed, but the patient can remain awake.
- Local Anesthesia: Only the area of procedure is numbed while the patient remains conscious.
- Sedation: Mild to moderate consciousness impairment is provided to relax the patient and reduce anxiety.
Anesthesiology and Reanimation Application Techniques
Anesthesiology and reanimation applications include various methods developed to ensure patient safety and guarantee smooth progression of surgical procedures. During this process, anesthesiologists evaluate the patient’s medical history and determine the most appropriate method.
Risks and Side Effects of Anesthesia
Like any medical intervention, anesthesia may have some risks and side effects. These are usually mild and temporary, but rarely serious complications may occur.
Common side effects:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dizziness
- Sore throat
- Dry mouth
- Muscle pain
Rare risks:
- Respiratory problems
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Allergic reactions
Measures Taken to Reduce Anesthesia Risks
The anesthesia process is meticulously planned for patient safety. The following measures are taken to minimize risks:
- Detailed evaluation of the patient’s medical history
- Selection of appropriate anesthesia type
- Continuous patient monitoring during and after anesthesia
What is Reanimation?
Reanimation is a set of emergency medical interventions applied to resuscitate and stabilize patients in life-threatening situations such as sudden cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Is anesthesia risky? With advanced monitoring systems in modern medicine, anesthesia is extremely safe.
- Is there a risk of waking up under general anesthesia? This is a very rare occurrence and is carefully monitored by anesthesiologists.
- How long does it take to recover from anesthesia? Recovery time varies depending on the type of anesthesia; immediate recovery with local anesthesia, while general anesthesia may require several hours.
At Istanbul Cerrahi Hospital, we provide the most advanced anesthesia applications to ensure our patients have a safe and comfortable surgical experience.
