Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Our Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation provides comprehensive healthcare services aimed at ensuring patient safety, comfort, and the protection of vital functions during surgical and interventional procedures. In our unit, individualized anesthesia practices are carried out by experienced anesthesiologists in accordance with current scientific guidelines and supported by modern technological equipment. Before surgery, our patients are evaluated in detail and the most appropriate anesthesia method is planned. During the operation, vital signs are closely monitored using advanced monitoring techniques. After surgery, the goals are safe recovery from anesthesia, effective pain control, and a rapid healing process. With a patient-safety–focused approach, we deliver high-quality care at every stage of the surgical process. ⸻ Who Is an Anesthesiologist and What Do They Do? An anesthesiologist is a physician who has completed medical school and received specialized training in Anesthesiology and Reanimation. Anesthesiologists evaluate patients thoroughly before surgery and plan the most appropriate anesthesia method based on the patient’s health status and the planned procedure. During surgery, they continuously monitor and manage the patient’s respiration, circulation, and other vital functions using advanced monitoring techniques. After surgery, they ensure safe awakening, provide effective pain control, and aim to prevent possible complications. Anesthesiologists also play an active role in the follow-up and management of critically ill patients in intensive care units and contribute to acute and chronic pain management using a multidisciplinary approach. ⸻ What Is Anesthesia? Anesthesia refers to the entirety of medical practices aimed at preventing pain, ensuring patient comfort, and safely maintaining vital functions during surgical and interventional procedures. Depending on the type of procedure and the patient’s general health condition, different anesthesia methods may be preferred. Today, anesthesia practices are performed safely and in a controlled manner, prioritizing patient comfort through the use of modern medical technologies and advanced monitoring methods. ⸻ General Anesthesia General anesthesia is a method in which the patient is rendered completely unconscious, temporarily eliminating awareness, pain sensation, and reflexes. It is preferred for major and extensive surgical procedures. Throughout the operation, the patient’s respiration, circulation, and other vital functions are continuously monitored and controlled by the anesthesiologist. ⸻ Regional Anesthesia Regional anesthesia is a technique that numbs a specific region of the body. Spinal, epidural, and peripheral nerve blocks fall under this category. The patient may remain awake or receive mild sedation. Regional anesthesia offers significant advantages in postoperative pain control. ⸻ Local Anesthesia Local anesthesia is based on numbing a small area where the surgical procedure will be performed. It is generally preferred for minor and short-duration procedures. The patient remains conscious, and pain sensation is eliminated only in the targeted area. ⸻ Sedation Sedation is a method used to reduce anxiety and stress, promote relaxation, and, when necessary, induce a sleep-like state. During sedation, the patient’s respiration and vital functions are closely monitored by the anesthesiologist. It is commonly preferred for endoscopic procedures and certain interventional applications.