Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology is a speciality which deals with pain relief before, during and after a surgical procedure. Anesthesiologists are expert doctors who administer anesthesia during the surgical process. There are different types of anesthesia; certain anesthesia numbs the pain in certain parts of the body while general anesthesia induces sleep for invasive surgeries.
Anesthesia Types
The types of anesthesia are,
- Local Anesthesia
- Regional Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia
- Sedation
Uses of Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia treatment numbs a small area of the patient body. Local Anesthesia is used in procedures like dental tooth extract, cataract surgery or skin biopsy.
Regional Anesthesia treatment blocks pain in the larger part of the patient body like everything below hip. Examples of Regional Anesthesia are knee surgery and hand surgery.
General Anesthesia treatment makes the patient unconscious and insensitive to pain. General Anesthesia is used for invasive surgeries.
Sedation is a treatment where the patient is put to sleep during the surgical procedure. Example of sedation is cardiac surgeries.
Side Effects of Anesthesia
- Backache
- Headache
- Hypothermia
- Nausea
- Pain
- Nausea
- Respiratory Depression
- Sore Throat
Anesthesiology Consultants
Dr. P. R. Vinothkumar M.D., DNB., IDCCM
Anesthetist
On Appointment
Dr. R. Rajmohan MBBS., DA.
Anesthetist
On Appointment