The Role of an Anesthesiologist
This is the primary responsibility of an anesthesiologist during surgery
What is monitoring the patient's vital signs and managing anesthesia?
This is the undergraduate degree typically required before applying to medical school
What is a bachelor's degree (biology or chemistry)
This device helps anesthesiologists monitor a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels during surgery
What is a patient monitor?
Anesthesiologists make sure you don't feel this during surgery
This doctor gives you medicine to stay comfortable and safe during surgery
what is an anesthesiologist?
Anesthesiologists often use this tool to administer inhaled anesthesia
What is an anesthesia machine?
Anesthesiologists must earn this degree to become licensed physicians
What is a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)?
This medication is often used to induce unconsciousness in general anesthesia
What is propofol?
Anesthesia can make you feel sleepy or completely this
What is unconscious?
This person does the surgery and fixes what needs help in your body
What is a surgeon?
This type of anesthesia blocks sensation in a large area of the body, such as during a C-section
What is regional anesthesia?
After medical school, anesthesiologists must complete this multi-year program
What is a residency in anesthesiology?
Anesthesiologists use this breathing tube to secure the patient's airway during general anesthesia
What is an endotracheal tube?
this tube or needle gives medicine into your vein
What is an IV?
This nurse works with the anesthesiologist to give and monitor anesthesia
What is a nurse anesthetist?
Besides surgery, anesthesiologists are also involved in managing this type of chronic condition
What is chronic pain?
Anesthesiologists may pursue an additional 1-2 years of training in this specialized post-residency program
What is a fellowship?
This muscle relaxant may be used during surgery to prevent movement
What is a neuromuscular blocker?
Anesthesiologist check this to make sure your heart is beating normally
What is your heart rate?
This person helps the doctor and gives you care before and after surgery
What is a nurse?
This specialized field within anesthesiology focuses on caring for critically ill patients in the ICU
What is critical care medicine?
This rigorous exam must be passed for board certification in anesthesiology
What is the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) certification exam?
This intravenous fluid is commonly used to maintain blood pressure and hydration
What is normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution?
This gas is often given through a mask to help you fall asleep before surgery
What is anesthesia gas (or laughing gas for some types)?
This person brings you to the operating room and helps set everything up
What is a surgical technician (or OR tech)?