anaesthetist
Surgical sleep doctor
An anaesthetist is a medical professional who administers anaesthesia—drugs that block pain and sensation during surgery or other procedures.
In British usage, this typically refers to a physician specializing in anaesthesia; the American equivalent is anesthesiologist.
The anaesthetist monitored the patient's vital signs throughout the operation.
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- halothaneInhaled surgical anesthetic
- ketamineDissociative anesthetic agent
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
ether · chloroform · thiopental · lidocaine · morphine
Widespread, not specialized
block · induction · intubation · maintenance · emergence · sedation · analgesia · nerve block
Ongoing observation of something
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
- crisis managementHandling urgent threatening situations
communication · patient assessment · dosing · titration · pain management · sedation · temperature regulation
Instrument for viewing voicebox
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- vaporizerMist-producing apparatus
- pulse oximeterBlood oxygen measuring device
- airwayPassage for breath
mask · bougie · stylet · blood pressure cuff · stethoscope · warming blanket · suction
Professional advice provider
- registrarKeeper of official records
- residentOne who inhabits
- traineeOne being instructed
- physicianLicensed medical doctor
specialist · clinician · attending · fellow · anaesthesiologist · pain specialist
Room for surgical procedures
- recovery roomWard for surgical aftermath
- ICUAcute care ward
- emergency departmentAcute care facility
- day surgeryMedical procedure, home same afternoon
Visual inspection of larynx
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- cannulationInserting tube into body
- arterial lineCatheter for real-time pressure
- central lineIV catheter to major vein
cricothyrotomy · postoperative care · resuscitation · spinal tap
propofol
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- halothaneInhaled surgical anesthetic
- ketamineDissociative anesthetic agent
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
nitrous oxide · ether · chloroform · thiopental · lidocaine · morphine
general
Widespread, not specialized
local · block · induction · intubation · maintenance · emergence · sedation · analgesia · nerve block · caudal
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
- vigilanceState of keen awareness
- pharmacologyStudy of drug actions
- resuscitationRestoring vital functions
crisis management · communication · patient assessment · dosing · titration · pain management · sedation · temperature regulation
laryngoscope
Instrument for viewing voicebox
- ventilatorMechanical breathing apparatus
- vaporizerMist-producing apparatus
- pulse oximeterBlood oxygen measuring device
airway · mask · bougie · stylet · blood pressure cuff · stethoscope · warming blanket · suction
consultant
Professional advice provider
physician · specialist · clinician · attending · fellow · anaesthesiologist · pain specialist
operating theatre
Room for surgical procedures
- recovery roomWard for surgical aftermath
- ICUAcute care ward
- emergency departmentAcute care facility
laryngoscopy
Visual inspection of larynx
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- cannulationInserting tube into body
- arterial lineCatheter for real-time pressure
central line · cricothyrotomy · postoperative care · resuscitation · spinal tap
anaesthetistsurgeon
Physician who operates
orthopedic surgeon · cardiac surgeon · neurosurgeon · interventionist · surgical team
- local anaestheticDrug numbing limited area
- general anaestheticDrug inducing complete unconsciousness