October 16 is World Anesthesia Day. This special day is intended to pay tribute to the discipline of anesthesia and all the anesthesiologists who silently protect the lives of patients. Perhaps you are not unfamiliar with anesthesia, but do you really understand what kind of science and challenges are hidden behind this seemingly "painless"?
Anesthesia is not just as simple as "painless"
When it comes to anesthesia, the picture that comes to many people's minds is: the patient enters the operating room, the anesthesiologist gives an injection, and the patient is "painless". However, anesthesia is far more than just "painless".
The essence of anesthesia is to inhibit the central nervous system, so that the patient loses consciousness, pain and muscle activity during the operation, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the operation. According to different surgical needs, anesthesia can be divided into:
General anesthesia: The patient's consciousness disappears completely, and the breathing and circulation functions are controlled by the anesthesia machine and the anesthesiologist.
Regional anesthesia: Only the nerve conduction in a specific area is blocked, the patient is conscious, but there is no pain in the surgical area.
Local anesthesia: Only the local nerve conduction is blocked, the patient is conscious, and there is no pain in the surgical area.
The "Eighteen Martial Arts" of Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists are the "behind-the-scenes heroes" in the operating room. They not only need to master various anesthesia techniques, but also need to have rich clinical experience and keen observation.
Preoperative evaluation: Anesthesiologists will learn about the patient's medical history, allergy history, medication history, etc. in detail, evaluate the patient's tolerance to anesthesia, and develop a personalized anesthesia plan.
Intraoperative monitoring: Anesthesiologists will closely monitor the patient's vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, body temperature, etc., and adjust the depth of anesthesia and drug dosage in time to ensure patient safety.
Postoperative resuscitation: After the operation, the anesthesiologist will help the patient wake up safely and perform postoperative analgesia to relieve the patient's pain.
Anesthesia, guarding the light of life
The advancement of anesthesia technology has greatly promoted the development of modern medicine. It not only makes surgical operations safer and more precise, but also makes many operations that were originally impossible to perform possible, saving the lives of countless patients.
However, anesthesia is not without risks. Factors such as the side effects of anesthetic drugs and the patient's own diseases may increase the risk of anesthesia. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a regular medical institution and an experienced anesthesiologist.
Salute to every anesthesiologist
On this special day of World Anesthesia Day, let us salute all the silently dedicated anesthesiologists! Thank them for using their superb skills and selfless love to support the patients' life umbrella and guard the light of life!
Tips:
Before surgery, please be sure to tell the doctor your medical history, allergy history, medication history, etc. After surgery, please follow the doctor's instructions for postoperative care. If you feel uncomfortable, inform the medical staff in time.