Anaesthesiology is the branch of medicine that keeps patients safe, comfortable, and pain-free before, during, and after surgery and other procedures. It also covers the treatment of pain and the care of seriously ill patients. Anaesthesiology involves general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, sedation, pain medicine, critical care medicine, obstetric anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, cardiac and neuro anaesthesia, and much more.
An anaesthesiologist is a doctor with specialised training in anaesthesia, pain relief, and the care of patients during and after surgery. They are part of a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, physicians, nurses, and technicians. Before a procedure, they assess your health, review your medicines, and plan the safest type of anaesthesia for you. During surgery, they continuously monitor your heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, and adjust your care as needed. After surgery, they manage your pain and support your recovery. Some anaesthesiologists specialise in areas such as pain medicine, critical care, or the care of children, pregnant women, or heart patients.
Anaesthesiologists at Marengo Asia Hospitals hold extensive experience in providing safe anaesthesia and treating pain, including:
When faced with complex medical treatments and options, you may seek a second opinion from another doctor, surgeon, or specialist.
