Anesthesia and Reanimation is a branch of medicine that prevents the patient from feeling pain during surgical procedures, controls their consciousness, and ensures a safe surgical process by monitoring vital functions. It also takes care of life support treatments for critically ill patients during intensive care processes.

What is Anesthesia? How Many Types Are There?

Anesthesia is a medical procedure that ensures the control of pain and consciousness during surgical procedures. The methods of anesthesia are determined according to the type of surgery and the patient's health condition:

General Anesthesia: This is a method where the patient is fully sedated, and brain functions are temporarily halted.

Spinal Anesthesia: A method applied to the lower back area, temporarily eliminating sensation and movement in the lower body.

Epidural Anesthesia: A regional anesthesia mainly preferred during childbirth, reducing pain sensation.

Local Anesthesia: Only the area to be treated is numbed.

Sedation: It induces a light sleep to reduce anxiety; it is usually used for minor procedures such as endoscopy.

What is Reanimation?

Reanimation is the process of monitoring critically ill patients in an intensive care unit, connecting them to life support devices, and maintaining organ functions. It is applied in cases of respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, severe trauma, and serious systemic infections.

Main Services Provided in the Department

• Pre-surgical patient evaluation and preparation
• Determining the appropriate anesthesia method
• Managing the anesthesia process and monitoring the patient
• Post-surgery pain management
• Intensive care services and life support
• Respiratory, circulatory, and organ support treatments for critically ill patients

What Are the Responsibilities of an Anesthesia Specialist?

• Assessing the patient's medical history and risks before surgery
• Creating the appropriate anesthesia protocol
• Monitoring the patient's heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and other vital signs during surgery
• Providing post-surgery pain management
• Providing life support in intensive care

What Should Be Considered Before and After Anesthesia?

• It is necessary to fast for at least 6-8 hours before anesthesia
• The medications used should be reported to the anesthesia specialist
• Light effects such as fatigue and dizziness may be observed in the first few hours after surgery
• Pain management and a safe waking process are closely monitored