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If you have a pre-existing medical condition
such as diabetes, asthma, heart problems, arthritis,
etc., your anesthesiologist will have been alerted
to this and will be well prepared to treat these
conditions during your surgery, as well as immediately
afterward. Anesthesiologists are trained to handle
sudden medical problems related to the surgery,
as well as any chronic conditions that may need
attention during the procedure.
Monitoring is one of the most important roles
the anesthesiologist handles during surgery. Second-by-second
observation of even the slightest changes in a
wide range of body functions gives the anesthesiologist
a tremendous amount of information about the patient's
well-being. In addition to directing your anesthesia,
the anesthesiologist will manage vital functions
such as heart rate, blood pressure, heart rhythm,
body temperature, and breathing. He/she will also
be responsible for fluid and blood replacement,
when necessary. Sophisticated technology is used
to monitor every organ system and its functioning
during surgery.
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