When you lie still on the operating table, under the no-film lamp of the operating room, preparing for an operation that could change your fate, there is a low-key, but vital, “guardian” who is with you — the usual anesthesia. Today we will explore in depth the secret “guardians” of the operation, so that you can have a comprehensive and caring understanding of it.
1. Uncovering the mysterious veil of anaesthesia, in short, is the temporary loss of feelings, including pain, touch and even consciousness, in the course of the operation by means of specific medications, in order to alleviate the pain caused by the operation and ensure its smooth operation. It’s like an angel who was silently guarded during the operation, building a solid line of defence for your body.
ii. The diversity of types of anaesthesia is not static and it is carefully classified according to the specific needs of the operation and the physical condition of the patient, as follows: local anaesthesia: it is like putting a mysterious coating on a particular part of the body, leaving the area completely painless during the operation. In so doing, you remain awake and can hear the doctor clearly, even having a pleasant conversation with him. Regional anaesthesia: as an upgraded version of local anesthesia, it acts on a larger body, such as a leg or an arm. In this area, you also feel no pain, and your consciousness remains clear. All-body anesthesia: this is the most fantastic anesthesia. When you undergo a full-body anesthesia, you enter a short “dream” state, not only without pain, but also with temporary loss of consciousness and memory. It was like a short and wonderful dream, when the surgery was over.
iii. The multiple roles and functions of anaesthesia play a number of key roles in the operation, and its effect is much more than to make you pain-free: pain relief: this is the most direct and important function of anaesthesia. It makes cutting, stitching, etc. during surgery pain-free and protects you from severe pain caused by physical trauma. Muscle laxity: In some operations, anaesthesia also helps to relax muscles and improves the operation, thereby reducing the length of the operation and the risk. Life signs control: Anesthetists closely monitor your vital signs during a full-body anesthesia and, if necessary, regulate your breathing and heart rate with medication to ensure that the procedure is safe.
4. Careful preparation before an anaesthesia is as well prepared before travel, and adequate preparation is required before anaesthesia is accepted: the medical history informs the anaesthesia that an honest disclosure to the anaesthesia of key information about your state of health, your history of allergies and your history of drug use is an important basis for the development of individual anaesthesia programmes. Eating control: Depending on the type of surgery and anesthesia, you may need to stop eating and drinking water for some time before the operation to reduce the risk of vomiting in the operation. Psychiatry: While anaesthesia can cause you to lose consciousness for a while, maintaining a good pre-operative mentality is essential for the smooth operation and post-operative recovery. The “magic power” of anaesthesia will also fade after the end of the intensive care procedure, and at this time you need to take care of the following details: Rest and monitoring: Rest in bed at the beginning of the post-operative period, as much as possible, to avoid intense physical activity. The anesthesiologist will regularly check your recovery to ensure that everything is normal. Dietary regulation: According to the type of anaesthesia and surgery, doctors give individualized dietary advice. It may be possible to ingestion only in the first instance, or semi-drive, and then gradually to a normal diet.
Pain management: Although anaesthesia has saved you from pain during surgery, there may be slight pain or discomfort after surgery. At this point, you can use painkillers, as prescribed by the doctor.
Regular anaesthesia, the guardian of the operation, although not always visible, is an essential factor in the success of the operation. Through today ‘ s in-depth analysis, you may wish to have a clearer and more thoughtful understanding of it. In the coming days, you can meet every challenge of life with a more accommodative and self-confident mind, regardless of whether you have to face surgery or not.
