Dr. Rowan Molnar: The Vital Role of the Anaesthesiologist

Anaesthesiologists play an integral role in surgical settings, critical care medicine and pain medicine. For the most part, anaesthesiologists are all round physicians who provide care to patients through their surgical experience. From medical evaluation in the pre-operative stage to consulting with the surgical team, pain control during surgery, pain management in post-operative care, and care after discharge from the recovery unit, patients are always in the care of an experienced anaesthetist.

Pre to post operative care

In the pre-operative stage, anaesthesiologists determine whether patients are medically ready for surgery. Experienced anaesthesiologists like Dr. Rowan Molnar have advanced knowledge of the medical illnesses and the effects on the body of specific operations each patient may experience. They perform a thorough evaluation of a patient’s medical history and physical condition prior to proceeding with surgery. In the operating room, they have a vital role to monitor the anaesthetic needs of every patient and their response to anaesthesia. They often work as a team to supervise the work of nurse anaesthetists and anaesthesiologist assistants. During surgery, they provide constant medical assessment of patients and monitor their vital life functions. Most importantly, they control a patient’s pain and level of consciousness to make ensure that conditions are as safe and comfortable during surgery.

Post Anaesthesia Care Unit

Anaesthesiologists have an equally important role in the recovery room or Post Anaesthesia Care Unit where patients awaken from the effects of anaesthesia. In this stage, nurse anaesthetists monitor breathing, circulation, and the level of consciousness. The anaesthesiologist usually decides if a patient is fit enough to be sent home, moved to a regular room for further treatment or transferred to an intensive care unit. In critical care units and trauma medicine, anaesthesiologists make use of their extensive training in clinical physiology to provide medical assessment, diagnosis, infection control, and respiratory and cardiovascular support. They also have the knowledge and expertise to deal with emergency and trauma situations. Dr. Rowan Molnar, currently Head of Discipline, Anaesthesia, at the University of Tasmania has extensive experience in treating patients in a wide range of settings from pre-operative to surgical, critical care and trauma.

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