In many sections of the hospital, anaesthesia is often seen as a hand.
Hero behind success. However, the work of anaesthesiologists goes far beyond “sleeping out” and “reawareing out” during the operation, and they are also actively engaged in scientific research, working tirelessly to improve the safety, effectiveness and application of anaesthesia. So, what kind of scientific research do anesthetists do?
First, the study of narcotic drugs is an important tool in the hands of an anaesthesiologist and an in-depth study of them is a basis for ensuring the effects of anaesthesia and the safety of patients. The exploration of drug-activation mechanisms and the understanding of how narcotic drugs work at the molecular, cell and nervous levels can help to develop more sophisticated and less intrusive drugs. For example, the study of how anaesthesia interacts with receptors in neurocytone membranes and influences the transmission of a nerve signal, thus producing anaesthesia. Research in drug metabolic dynamics and pharmacokinetics Research into the absorption, distribution, metabolic and excretion processes of drugs in the body and the relationship between drug concentrations and drug effects can help anesthetists to develop more accurate drug dosage and delivery programmes to achieve individualized anesthesia. With advances in science and technology and the changing demand for narcotic drugs, the development of new types of narcotic drugs has become an important direction for research. These new drugs may have better anaesthesia, shorter awakening times and fewer side effects, providing patients with better anaesthesia experience.
The improvement and innovation of anaesthesia techniques Research on anaesthesia techniques Accurate monitoring of life signs of a patient during anaesthesia is essential. Anaesthetists are committed to studying and improving various monitoring techniques, such as brain function monitoring, myocardial function monitoring, respiratory function monitoring, etc., in order to detect potential hazards earlier and adjust the anaesthesia programme in a timely manner. Optimization of anesthesia methods At the same time, research is being carried out on how to combine various methods of anaesthesia in order to reduce the inadequacy of a single method of anaesthesia and to improve its quality and safety. The study of circumsurgical management covers the entire period before, during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists study how to reduce the stress of patients, reduce the incidence of complications and promote rapid recovery of patients by optimizing the management of anaesthesia during the circumcise.
iii. Anaesthesia and organ protection surgery and the process of anaesthesia may have a certain impact on the organ function of the patient, and the study of an anaesthesia physician in this regard is aimed at protecting the vital organs of the patient. Study how to reduce myocardial insufficiency re-infusion damage through anaesthesia intervention and reduce the risk of moderate cardiovascular complications for the brain. Pulmonary protection For patients with pulmonary diseases or with chest surgery, research is conducted on how to mitigate the effects of anaesthesia and surgery on the pulmonary function and prevent complications such as lung infections and acute respiratory distress syndrome. To understand the mechanisms for the effects of narcotic drugs and surgical stress on the function of the liver and to take appropriate protective measures to reduce the incidence of damage to the function.
As a result of the physical and psychological characteristics of the child as opposed to those of adults, anesthesiologists are required to study anaesthesia, dosages and methods appropriate to the child and how to reduce the potential effects of anaesthesia on the growth and cognitive functioning of the child. The proportion of older patients operating with anaesthesia has increased with the ageing of the population. The study of the effects of the physical changes of older patients on anaesthesia, the development of an individualized anaesthesia programme, and the prevention of complications such as post-optimal deformities and cognitive disorders are among the priorities of anesthesiologists. During pregnancy, a woman has undergone a major physical change, taking into account the safety of the foetus. Anesthesiologists study how to minimize adverse effects on the foetus while ensuring the safety of pregnant women.
Post-operative pain management Anaesthetists study the joint application of various painkillers and painkillers, develop individualized pain relief programmes, improve post-operative pain relief and reduce adverse effects. In addition to post-operative acute pain, anesthesiologists are also involved in the treatment of chronic pain (e.g., psychotic rational pain, carcinogenic pain, etc.). The search for new treatments, such as neuroregulation techniques and drug infusions, offers hope for relief for chronic pain patients.
Cross-research on anaesthesia and immunology; Anesthesia and psychology Anaesthesia and artificial intelligence Exhumation and analysis of anaesthesia data, prediction of anaesthesia risk and optimization of anaesthesia decision-making using artificial intelligence techniques such as machine learning, large data analysis, etc. In general, the scientific research of anaesthetists covers a number of areas, from research on basic drug mechanisms to improvements and innovations in clinical applications, from the protection of the organs of patients to the management of anaesthesia of specific populations, from pain treatment to cross-fertilization with other disciplines. These studies have not only helped to improve the quality and safety of anaesthesia and to provide better medical care for patients, but have also contributed to the continuous development and advancement of the anaesthesia discipline. It is believed that, in the future, the results of anaesthesia research will bring more surprises and breakthroughs in the field of medicine, and more patients will benefit from more advanced, safe and effective anaesthesia techniques.
