The doctor dispels fears about anesthesia: what happens while the patient is asleep
An anesthesiologist outlines the safety and modern practices involved in anesthesia during surgical procedures, aiming to alleviate common fears among patients.
In a recent media release, an anesthesiologist from the health solutions center 'Antฤja' emphasized the crucial responsibilities of an anesthesiologist in ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgeries. Anesthesia is often surrounded by myths and fears from patients, but the doctor stresses that it is a safe, modern, and meticulously controlled procedure. The process of general anesthesia involves three key stages: induction, maintenance, and emergence, ensuring the patient remains pain-free throughout the surgical operation.
The anesthesiologist describes the induction phase as a rapid and safe process where the patient is sedated using intravenous medications. During the surgery, anesthesia is carefully maintained to ensure the patient is deeply asleep and experiences no pain, while their vital signs are continuously monitored to guarantee safety. As the surgery concludes, the administration of anesthetic medications is stopped, allowing the patient to gradually wake up in a stable condition, after which they are moved to a post-operative recovery area for monitoring.
This clarification from the anesthesiologist aims to inform patients that their fears regarding anesthesia can be alleviated through understanding the specific steps and controls that healthcare professionals implement to deliver safe anesthetic care. By demystifying the anesthesia experience, the hope is to promote a sense of security and trust in patients undergoing surgical procedures.