According to anesthesiologist Glenn Murphy, MD, with NorthShore University Health System, dramatic improvements in anesthetic medications, technology and training have made it “remarkably safe.” He said an anesthesiologist’s care should begin with a thorough pre-operative evaluation to make sure the individual is safe for the scheduled surgery.
Dr. Murphy said sophisticated monitoring systems allow anesthesiologists to monitor heart rate and rhythm and brain function and to tailor the amount of anesthesia needed during a surgical procedure. He said patients also have the choice between local anesthesia, regional anesthesia and general anesthesia, depending on the type of surgery.
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