What is the role of my anaesthetist?
Your anaesthetist will take care of you before, during and after your procedure, making sure you are safe and comfortable. He or she will also work closely with your surgeon to assure the correct blood supply and conditions for the area being treated. This is key to achieving the best results. Here in the UK, anaesthetists are fully trained doctors with extensive training in how the body works, particularly the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys and liver. They are not only experts in anaesthesia but also in resuscitation, intensive care and pain control. • Before your procedure, your anaesthetist will meet with you to assess your fitness for surgery, decide with you and the surgeon which type of anaethesia will be used, and talk to you about your postoperative options, including any pain relief that will be required. He or she also checks all the equipment vital for your safety in the theatre suite and organizes the anaesthtic team to assure you the best and safest care. • During your proce
