Anesthesiologist

of potential cancer. She met the anesthesiologist before surgery and told him about the breathing problems she faced during her previous couple of operations and she had required additional oxygen for several weeks and in another instance she was shifted to intensive care because of lack of oxygen. However, the surgeon who was about to perform the surgery was unaware of the patients problem before they went through the checklist. At that time, the anesthesiologist told the whole story for the…

resident on the case, Dr. Canby, called for the anesthesiologist for putting the patient under. He then pushed his fist into the vagina to the uterus, to arrest the bleeding. Once the situation was under control, the resident started singing “La Cucaracha” and dancing to his own tunes, all the while his hand still deep inside the patient’s vagina. The author regretfully remembers shuffling his feet and laughing along with the resident, until the anesthesiologist ended their act of perversion by…

actions-- glancing down at my scrubs, and lifting the surgical mask from my neck until the stiff edge met the bridge of my nose. Moments later, a nurse wheeled in a middle-aged man, gently transferring him from his bed to the operating table. The anesthesiologist prepared to deliver the patient medications,…

that the doctors could have just given him more anesthetic drugs so he will not wake up during the procedure, but there are risks of giving too much anesthetics to patients. Even when a patient is completely sedated and they start to wake up, an anesthesiologist may increase the anesthesia amount a little, but they do not want to overdo it. The last thing they want is complications that can be prevented. This is why hospitals require you to fill out forms to see if you had ever had health…

As the patient entered the surgery room the anesthesiologist explained that she would be receiving general anesthesia. General anesthesia is known to be the most controllable method. Few side effects are present with this anesthesia. This type of anesthesia is a reversible loss of consciousness. Depression of the central nervous system takes place which helps with pain relief as well. The patient is unconsciousness and unaware during the entire surgery. Based on this anesthesia it is important…

In this case my mother’s struggles made me want to enter the medical field as an anesthesiologist. When my mom was recently diagnosed with a herniated disc in her lower back, her PTSD became much worse along with her endless discomfort. She saw a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) and got an injection to ease her pain. I was amazed…

Surgeons and anesthesiologists represent two medical professionals with some of the highest stress work. Everyday the lives of their patients are put in their hands. These two must also work together in communicating the status of the patient before, during and after a surgery. A simple wisdom tooth removal surgery is no different. The vital signs of the patient must be monitored continuously throughout by the anesthesiologist, this information must be relayed to the surgeon, and the surgeon…

Physicians and Math SUMMARY There are many different kinds of physicians and they all have to be fluent in mathematics. It is very important to their job and to their patients. If math is used incorrectly it may result in over dose or under dose of the patient and may cause many more problems for the physician or doctor. Many people do not think that math is required in the medical field, however, they are incorrect. Math is used on a daily basis in medicine. A physician is a person…

Role of a nurse in today's health care environment and how I envision myself embodying those roles Caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager of care, patient advocate, and teacher are just a few of the roles a nurse plays in healthcare. In today’s health care environment, a nurse has to juggle various roles and can be referred to as the heart of healthcare, and I envision myself embodying these roles because they are all equally important in delivering 100% patient satisfaction.…

Scheduled execution date? February 6, 2006. Convicted murderer Michael Morales one hour before his scheduled lethal injection was notified that the procedure would be postponed due to two court-appointed anesthesiologist withdrawing from the procedure. The reasoning behind withdrawal? The licensed physicians. They were ethically prohibited from participating in executions. California citizen Michael Morales was convicted of the rape and murder of 17 year old Terri Winchell. Beating her…