Bronchoscopy
Endoscopy has an important role in characterizing the internal anatomical lesions of the bronchi. The patient sample is taken to diagnose, determine the cause, differentiate, and predict the disease, in addition, to conducting treatment procedures.Bronchoscopy under anesthesia is an important diagnostic, care, and therapeutic technique performed in patients with cough, severe irritation, or in long-term […]
Cataract surgery
Local anesthesia is most commonly used for cataract surgery. It is given to stop pain in a given area of the body. The patient is still conscious while under local anesthesia and may still feel pressure during an operation, but they won’t experience pain.Why Is Local Anesthetic Used During Cataract Surgery?Local anesthetic is the most […]
Kidney stone surgery anesthesia
General anesthesia is normally used for kidney stone surgery, although sedation may be used for shock wave lithotripsy.If you’re having a general anesthetic, ask your surgeon if you can meet with the anesthetist before the day of the procedure. This way you won’t be hurried or stressed and can be involved in the planning.SedationSedation will […]
Anesthesia for neurosurgery
Most neurosurgical operations are carried out under general anesthesia. This means that you will be put to sleep using anesthetic drugs and woken up at the end of the operation.Anesthetics for neurosurgery are given to very large numbers of patients who go on to make an excellent recovery without problems. They are given by an […]
Anesthesia for SC
Cesarean delivery is performed in about one in 5 births. The delivery may be planned (an elective cesarean) or an emergency (if the well-being of the mother or baby is at risk).Anesthesia is necessary for cesarean delivery, and the role of your anesthesiologist is to ensure your comfort and safety. A regional or a general […]
Types of Anesthesia
There are four main categories of anesthesia used during surgery and other procedures: general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation (sometimes called „monitored anesthesia care“), and local anesthesia. Sometimes patients may choose which type of anesthesia will be used.Your physician anesthesiologist will discuss the types of anesthesia that would be safe and appropriate for the operation or […]
Anesthesia for Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor examines your large intestine (also called your colon) to look for and remove growths that could be precancerous or cancerous. There are two kinds of anesthesia used during colonoscopies. If you have conscious sedation, it is usually administered by the doctor who performs your colonoscopy. If you […]
Spinal anesthesia for total hip replacement
Most anesthesiologists and surgeons recommend spinal anesthesia for hip replacement surgery. Recent research suggests that complications may be reduced after surgery with spinal anesthesia compared to general anesthesia. In spinal anesthesia, numbing medication is injected into the fluid surrounding the spinal cord in the lower back. This will numb your legs and block all sensations […]