The Critical Role of the Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists do far more than just put a patient to sleep. They are responsible for:
Reviewing a patient’s medical history for potential risks.
Choosing and administering the correct type and dosage of anesthetic drugs.
Intubating the patient to secure their airway.
Continuously monitoring the patient’s vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels—throughout the entire procedure.
Making critical adjustments in real-time to ensure patient stability.
A failure at any of these crucial stages can lead to devastating harm.