What Is Anesthesiology?
Anesthesiology is the medical specialty focused on preventing pain during surgical and medical procedures while ensuring patient safety and monitoring vital functions. It also includes intensive care, pain management, and reanimation services.
What Does the Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department Cover?
The department provides services in:
- General surgery operations
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Obstetrics and gynecology procedures
- Intensive care treatments
- Pain management
- Emergency interventions and resuscitation
- Postoperative pain control
- Spinal and epidural anesthesia
What Is Anesthesia?
Anesthesia refers to medical techniques used to prevent pain during surgical or medical procedures. Different anesthesia methods are selected according to the patient’s condition and the type of procedure.
Types of Anesthesia
General Anesthesia
The patient is completely unconscious during the procedure. It is commonly used for major and long surgeries.
Regional Anesthesia
Only a specific region of the body is numbed while the patient may remain conscious.
Local Anesthesia
A small treatment area is numbed for minor procedures.
Sedation
A relaxation method used to reduce anxiety and provide comfort during procedures.
What Is Reanimation?
Reanimation refers to emergency medical interventions performed to restore vital functions in life-threatening situations such as cardiac or respiratory arrest.
Intensive Care Services
Patients with critical conditions are monitored and treated 24/7 in intensive care units equipped with advanced medical technologies.
Common conditions requiring intensive care include:
- Respiratory failure
- Heart diseases
- Severe infections
- Trauma
- Postoperative complications
- Organ failure
Pre-Anesthesia Preparation
Before surgery, patients are evaluated in detail by anesthesiology specialists. Medications, medical history, and previous surgeries are reviewed to create a personalized anesthesia plan.
Post-Anesthesia Care
After anesthesia, patients are monitored in recovery units where pain control, breathing, and overall condition are carefully observed by healthcare professionals.
