Anesthesia and Pain Management

Information on anesthesia types and pain control methods.

Managing the Challenges of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting

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Undergoing surgery is a significant event, often accompanied by a range of anticipated post-operative effects. Among the most common and distressing is Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV). Affecting up to 30% of surgical patients and alarmingly higher (up to 80%) in high-risk individuals, PONV can significantly delay recovery, increase the length of hospital stay, and […]

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The critical role of anaesthesiologists in surgery

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When picturing a surgical suite, most minds gravitate towards the surgeon, scalpel in hand, meticulously performing complex procedures. While the surgeon’s skill is undeniably central, a silent orchestrator works alongside them, ensuring the patient’s safety, comfort, and physiological stability throughout the entire process: the anaesthesiologist. Far from merely administering “sleep medicine,” anaesthesiologists are highly specialized

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Different types of anesthesia used during surgery

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The thought of undergoing surgery can be daunting, but much of the apprehension is often mitigated by understanding the critical role of anesthesia. Anesthesia is the controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness induced for medical purposes, primarily to prevent pain during surgical procedures. Far from being a one-size-fits-all solution, anesthesiology is a highly specialized

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The impact of anesthesia on surgery outcomes

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Surgery, by its very definition, involves the manipulation of the human body to diagnose, treat, or correct medical conditions. While the surgeon’s skill is paramount, the silent architect behind a successful operative experience and often, a favorable outcome, is anesthesia. Far from being a mere sedative, modern anesthesia is a sophisticated science that profoundly influences

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