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	Pre-Operative Visit with the Anesthesiologist, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The anesthesiologist is the physician responsible for the administration of drugs which will cause a patient to be unaware, or "asleep" during surgery.
		The anesthesiologist also provides a secure airway, controls breathing, places various lines used to closely monitor your child during surgery, and administers the fluids and other drugs necessary to get the patient safely through the operation.
		We generally prefer that a child be sedated before coming to the operating room because parents are unable to remain with the child as he /she falls asleep from the anesthetic.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/treat/anesthesia/preop.htm (1480 words)

	Anesthesiologist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An anesthesiologist (American English), or anaesthetist (British English), is a medical doctor trained to administer anesthesia.
		Anesthesiologists complete a four year undergraduate program, four years of medical school training, a one year internship, and three years of postgraduate training in the form of an anesthesiology residency.
		Anesthesiologists can choose to sub-specialize in areas such as cardiac or obstetric anesthesia, pain management, or intensive care unit medicine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anesthesiologist (249 words)

	Anesthesiologist's Role: Encyclopedia of Surgery
		The anesthesiologist's role is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during, and after surgery.
		Historically, the anesthesiologist's role was limited to that of the physician who administers anesthesia to suppress pain and consciousness in a patient undergoing surgery.
		The anesthesiologist is also present during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, radiological imaging, gastrointestinal endoscopies, in vitro fertilization, electroshock therapy, and respiratory therapy.
	health.enotes.com /surgery-encyclopedia/anesthesiologists-role (617 words)

	What is an Anesthesiologist?
		An anesthesiologist is a specialist in Perioperative Medicine.
		The anesthesiologist plans the anesthetic for the patient and then cares for the patient during the surgical procedure.
		Anesthesiologists are specialists in control of both acute and chronic pain.
	www.lcanesthesia.com /whatisana.html (409 words)

	Know Your Anesthesiologist
		Since your anesthesiologist is responsible for your comfort, safety and medical care during surgery, it is important that you meet before entering the operating room.
		Your anesthesiologist continues to be responsible for your care in the recovery room, often called the postanesthesia care unit.
		Your anesthesiologist is a physician specialist like your surgeon or internist, and you probably will receive a bill for your anesthesiologist's professional service as you would from your other physicians.
	www.asahq.org /patientEducation/know.htm (978 words)

	Know Your Anesthesiologist
		Since your anesthesiologist is responsible for your comfort, safety and medical care during surgery, it is important that you meet before entering the operating room.
		Your anesthesiologist continues to be responsible for your care in the recovery room, often called the postanesthesia care unit.
		Your anesthesiologist is a physician specialist like your surgeon or internist, and you probably will receive a bill for your anesthesiologist's professional service as you would from your other physicians.
	www.tsa.org /public_resources/know_anesthesiologist.html (921 words)

	Job Description for Anesthesiologist:
		The Anesthesiologist is responsible for determining the anesthetics to be used, considering such factors as patient's condition and operation to be performed, and then recording observations while administering such anesthetics as ether, sodium pentathol and nitrous oxide.
		Anesthesiologists are in high demand in areas where most anesthesiologists have moved out of because of outrageous malpractice insurance costs.
		Anesthesiologists have a short-term but intense relationship with their patients: calming them before surgery, getting them through surgery safely and without pain, and making sure they have recovered enough to go home or be admitted to a regular hospital floor.
	www.rvgs.k12.va.us /faculty/jdrewry/men/Jobfair2004/Justin/index.htm (2463 words)

	What is a pediatric anesthesiologist? - Children's Memorial Hospital (Chicago, IL)
		An anesthesiologist is a trained physician who has completed an MD, undergone a one-year internship and then a three-year residency program in the practice of anesthesiology.
		Anesthesiologists also train in the management of intensive care patients and the treatment of post-operative and chronic pain.
		To safely care for children, especially babies and toddlers, pediatric anesthesiologist are best equipped to understand how their bodies work, how they react to medications and anesthesia and how the illnesses they suffer from differ from those in older patients.
	www.childrensmemorial.org /depts/anesthesia/what_is.asp (409 words)

	Nemours.org - Anesthesiology FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Pediatric anesthesiologists are physicians with special training in the medical care of children during surgery.
		Every effort will be made by your anesthesiologist and their care team to provide a safe anesthetic for your child.
		Because each child is different, the anesthesiologist will review a careful health history with you and examine your child to tailor the care to your child's needs.
	www.nemours.org /internet?url=no/faq/faq1748.html (841 words)

	Anesthesia - What to Expect
		Although you may be able to talk to the anesthesiologist a day or two prior to the operation, you may not meet until that day.
		Either way, the anesthesiologist will go over your child’s medical history and information thoroughly, so that he or she can give the right amount of anesthetic medications tailored specifically to your child’s individual needs.
		In the PACU, nurses and the anesthesiologist will monitor your child’s condition very closely for a few hours to make sure he or she is making a smooth and comfortable transition from an anesthetized state to an awakened state.
	kidshealth.org /parent/system/surgery/anesthesia.html (1560 words)

	Health Information - Yale Medical Group
		Anesthesiologists are the physicians trained to administer and manage anesthesia given during a surgical procedure.
		The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients planning to have surgery to stop taking all herbal supplements at least two to three weeks prior to surgery to rid the body of these substances.
		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.
	ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?pageid=P01391 (1461 words)

	Anesthesiologist (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		An Anesthesiologist plans and prepares the anesthetic for patients and cares for them before, during, and after their procedure.
		Anesthesiologist also adjust the anesthesia medications to make sure the procedure is safe and pain free.
		Anesthesiologists can specialize in control of both acute and chronic pain and can be involved in caring for terminally ill patients.
	www.algebralab.org /careers/Anesthesiologist/default.aspx (177 words)

	The Vermont Statutes Online
		The authority of an anesthesiologist assistant to practice shall terminate immediately upon dissolution of the anesthesiologist assistant's employment contract, and the supervising anesthesiologist shall immediately notify the board and the commissioner of the department of health of such termination.
		The anesthesiologist assistant's authority to practice shall not resume until he or she provides proof of another employment contract and protocol as approved under this chapter.
		An anesthesiologist assistant shall not so represent himself or herself unless there is currently in existence a valid contract between the anesthesiologist assistant and his or her employer or supervising anesthesiologist, and unless the protocol under which the anesthesiologist assistant's duties are delegated is on file with, and has been approved by, the board.
	www.leg.state.vt.us /statutes/fullchapter.cfm?Title=26&Chapter=029 (1764 words)

	Anesthesia/Pain Mgmt
		Anesthesiologists also will monitor and make informed medical judgments about critical life functions that are affected by the surgery and anesthesia, such as breathing, heart rhythm, blood pressure and brain and kidney functions.
		After surgery, your anesthesiologist is responsible for restoring your bodily functions as closely to possible to their original levels.
		Anesthesiologists at Danbury Hospital recognize national standards developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and other similar groups dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of anesthesia care.
	www.danburyhospital.org /DH_surgery_layout.cfm?id=933 (832 words)

	Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist
		Anesthesiologists are the physicians trained to administer and manage anesthesia given during a surgical procedure.
		The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients planning to have surgery to stop taking all herbal supplements at least two to three weeks prior to surgery to rid the body of these substances.
		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.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_surgery/anesthesia.cfm (1316 words)

	Sedation for Your Procedure - Anesthesiologist or Not?
		Anesthesiologists receive extensive training and are confident that the level of care they deliver is excellent.
		Anesthesiologists are well trained to provide all levels of anesthetic care, including sedation.
		Simply put, anesthesiologists are not always available, they aren't always the most affordable option, and the level of care that they provide is not always needed.
	www.anesthesiologyinfo.com /articles/09282003.php (1520 words)

	INFORMATION ABOUT ANESTHESIA AND ANESTHESIOLOGIST
		Anesthesiologists have been instrumental in reducing the incidence of deaths and medical complications during this period.
		Anesthesiologists are the only physicians with expert knowledge of the extremely potent drugs used to anesthetize people.
		Anesthesiologists become familiar with all the different medical conditions and their implications for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures.
	www.brandianestesia.it /english/informeng.html (1084 words)

	Sedation for Your Procedure - Anesthesiologist or Not?
		Anesthesiologists receive extensive training and are confident that the level of care they deliver is excellent.
		Anesthesiologists are well trained to provide all levels of anesthetic care, including sedation.
		Simply put, anesthesiologists are not always available, they aren't always the most affordable option, and the level of care that they provide is not always needed.
	anesthesiologyinfo.com /articles/09282003.php (1520 words)

	Types of Anesthesia and Your Anesthesiologist - Stanford Hospital & Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		When a patient faces surgery, he or she will meet with the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist before the procedure.
		Once the surgery is complete, the anesthesiologist ceases the anesthetic and the patient wakes up in the recovery room.
		It is vital that the anesthesiologist knows as much about your medical history, lifestyle, and medications as possible.
	www.stanfordhospital.com /clinicsmedServices/COE/surgicalServices/generalSurgery/patientEducation/anesthesia (1467 words)

	Anesthesiologist Assistants
		Anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) are highly skilled allied health professionals who work under the direction of licensed anesthesiologists to develop and implement anesthesia care plans.
		Anesthesiologist assistants may be either licensed as AAs or practice under the license of an anesthesiologist under the principle of delegation.
		Along with other physicians, anesthesiologists may delegate those tasks or duties involved in the practice of anesthesiology to qualified individuals such as AAs as long as the anesthesiologist is immediately available in the operating room area and the anesthesiologist retains ultimate responsibility for the care of the patient.
	www.asahq.org /career/aa.htm (3478 words)

	Anesthesia Basics
		An anesthesiologist is a doctor who specializes in giving and managing anesthetics — the medications that numb an area of the body or help your child fall and stay asleep.
		A specially trained nurse anesthetist or resident physician, who works with the anesthesiologist and surgeon, may also give your child anesthesia (although the anesthesiologist will be the one to manage the anesthesia during the operation).
		Anesthesiologists may also give children a sedative to help them feel sleepy or relaxed before giving a general, regional, or local anesthetic.
	kidshealth.org /parent/system/resources/anesthesia_basics.html (1263 words)

	Anesthesia Services, Text Only, Nurse Anesthetist and Anesthesiologist Services Handbook, Wisconsin Medicaid
		Nurse anesthetist and anesthesiologist assistant services must be provided in the presence of a supervising anesthesiologist or a performing physician, according to HFS 107.065, Wis. Admin.
		Anesthesiologist assistants must work under the medical direction of an anesthesiologist who is physically present during the provision of services.
		However, when a CRNA is medically supervised by the attending physician, an anesthesiologist does not have to be present during critical points in the procedure or immediately available for diagnosis and treatment of an emergency.
	www.dhfs.state.wi.us /Medicaid2/handbooks/nurse-anes/text/services.htm (1569 words)

	The Surgical Team \| Cooper University Hospital (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		An anesthesiologist has completed four years of postmedical school training in anesthesia, in addition to the required four years of medical school.
		Anesthesiologists usually further specialize in certain surgery specialties, such as neurosurgical anesthesia.
		The anesthesiologist is involved in all three phases of surgery: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative management.
	www.cooperhealth.org /content/greystone_16661.asp (275 words)

	Be It Anesthesiologist or Anesthetist, Complications the Same - CME Teaching Brief® - MedPage Today
		Explain to patients who ask that anesthesiologists are specialists with a medical degree, compared with certified registered nurse anesthetists who have special training in anesthesia.
		Their study compared hospitals in Washington State where only anesthesiologists were permitted to do anesthesia and institutions that used only certified registered nurse anesthetists and found no significant complication rate in cesareans over 12 years, they reported in the January/February issue of Nursing Research.
		They merged the data with those gathered in a survey of hospital obstetrical anesthesia staffing, and compared hospitals in which only anesthesiologists staffed the obstetric surgical room with those in which only nurse anesthetists were on hand during a caesarean.
	www.medpagetoday.com /OBGYN/Pregnancy/tb/5249 (970 words)

	Anesthesiologist
		An anesthesiologist has the responsibility of: 1) provide continuous medical evaluation of the patient; 2) monitor and control- heart rate and rhythm, breathing, blood pressure, body temperature and body fluid balance; 3) control the patient’s pain and level of unconsciousness to make conditions ideal for a safe and successful surgery (Encarta).
		Anesthesiologists have a diverse amount of requirements to obtain the job.
		Most anesthesiologists either majors in chemistry or biology, and need to receive a bachelor’s degree, which is the minimum education required (CIC).
	www.netreach.net /~bhohlfeld/career_project/shal/8s_physician.htm (731 words)

	AMA (Med Ed Products) Anesthesiologist assistant
		The anesthesiologist assistant (AA) functions as a specialty physician assistant under the direction of a licensed and qualified anesthesiologist, principally in medical centers.
		Anesthesiologist assistants work as members of the anesthesia care team in any locale where they may be appropriately directed by legally responsible anesthesiologists.
		However, AAs are used in hospitals of all sizes and assist anesthesiologists in a variety of settings and for a wide range of procedures.
	www.ama-assn.org /ama/pub/category/16013.html (441 words)

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