What does the anaesthetist do during the procedure?
They will be with you all the time to ensure your safety & comfort. Carefully monitor your body’s vital functions,. Induce a state of unconsciousness (this is known as the induction). Provide the best possible conditions for the area the surgeon is operating on. Control any pain. Replace any body fluids so you are not dehydrated or anaemic. Maintain the body’s correct temperature. Wake you up safely & comfortably (this is known as the emergence).