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Anesthesiologist Info
Anesthesiologist Related Terms: anesthesia, numbing, numb, pain medication, anesthesiologist


Anesthesiologist Summary: An anesthesiologist administers anesthesia during medical procedures. An anesthesiologist can work in a hospital or in private practice.


Anesthesiologist FAQs:

What is an

Anesthesiologist

?

An Anesthesiologist is a physician who administers anesthesia for pain relief during procedures, surgical and non-surgical. An Anesthesiologist closely monitors patients’ vital signs and adjusts the anesthetics appropriately during surgery. Some minor procedures do not require the services of a Anesthesiologist.

When would I need an Anesthesiologist?
You would need an Anesthesiologist if you were having surgery or a painful procedure.

What types of anesthesia do Anesthesiologists use?
There are three types of anesthesia that Anesthesiologists use: local, regional, and general. Local Anesthesia numbs a body part, Regional Anesthesia numbs the entire area of the body, and General Anesthesia makes the patient unconscious. All anesthesia has to be carefully monitored by an Anesthesiologist.



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Anesthesiologist  Hickory, NC