Local Anaesthesia

An anaesthetic injection is aimed and administered to a smaller portion of the body to numb it. The patient will remain conscious but free from any feeling of pain.

An Anaesthesiologist’s Role

An anaesthesiologist is a doctor who administers anaesthesia to a patient so they do not feel pain when they undergo surgery. Anaesthesiologists are fully trained medical doctors who specialise in the field of concocting and administering anaesthesia, ensuring that the administration of anaesthesia is conducted in a safe and secure manner.

Their work extends before and after the operation in terms of pre-and post-surgical patient care. This includes preoperative evaluation, consultation with the surgical team and creating a plan for the anaesthesia tailored to fit each unique individual patient, the provision of pain control and proper post-operative management of patients.

These specialists play a much wider role than just putting people to sleep for surgery. They are also involved in a range of other medical procedures, including carrying out assessments in critical care units, dealing with emergency situations, and giving advice about pain management.

During surgery, the anaesthesiologist monitors the patient’s vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature among other vital signs. After successful surgery, anaesthesiologists oversee the patient’s recovery and manage their pain as they awaken.