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| '''Anesthesiology''', also spelled '''anaesthesiology''', '''anaesthesia''' or '''anaesthetics''' is the [[medical speciality]] concerned with the total [[perioperative medicine|perioperative]] care of patients before, during and after [[surgery]]. To produce [[anesthesia]], anesthesiologists use drugs called anesthetics. [[General anesthesia]] affects the whole body, making patients unconscious and unable to move. General anesthetics are administered either directly into the bloodstream (intravenously) or as an inhaled gas. General anesthesia delivered intravenously will act quickly and disappear rapidly from the body. This allows patients to go home sooner after surgery. Inhaled anesthetics may take longer to wear off.
| | {{short description|Ancient Greek physician known for his contributions to pharmacology}} |
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| ==Anesthesiologists==
| | '''Andromachus''' was a prominent physician in ancient Greece, renowned for his work in the field of pharmacology. He served as the personal physician to the Roman Emperor [[Nero]] and is best known for his development of the ''[[Theriaca]]'', a complex antidote for poisons. |
| Anesthesiologists are doctors who carefully monitor patients throughout surgery and during recovery. They use highly advanced electronic devices that constantly display patients’ blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, heart function, and breathing patterns. These devices have dramatically improved the safety of general anesthesia. They also make it possible to operate on many patients who used to be considered too sick to have surgery.
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| ==Journals== | | ==Biography== |
| Some of the most popular journals in the field of [[Anesthesiology]] that anesthesiologist might read include:
| | Andromachus was born in the 1st century AD, though the exact date and place of his birth remain uncertain. He gained fame as a skilled physician and eventually became the court physician to Emperor Nero. His expertise in pharmacology and his innovative approach to medicine earned him a distinguished reputation. |
| * [[Anesthesiology (journal)]]
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| * [[European Journal of Anaesthesiology]]
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| * [[Journal of Clinical Anesthesia]]
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| * [[Anesthesia & Analgesia]]
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| * [[Current Opinion in Anesthesiology]]
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| * [[Anaesthesia (journal)]]
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| * [[British Journal of Anaesthesia]]
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| ==Pain relief== | | ==Contributions to Medicine== |
| Anesthesiologists also provide pain relief for less invasive procedures, such as those used to examine blood vessels and internal organs (endoscopy) and during labor and delivery. As experts in pain management, anesthesiologists may advise patients and their doctors on how to manage pain.
| | Andromachus is most famous for creating the ''Theriaca'', a comprehensive antidote that was believed to counteract a wide range of poisons. The ''Theriaca'' was a complex mixture containing numerous ingredients, including opium, and was used for centuries as a universal remedy. |
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| ==Training== | | ===Theriaca=== |
| Like all medical doctors, anesthesiologists earn a college degree, often in a life sciences field, then a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.). After that, they complete a 4-year residency program in anesthesiology. Many also train for an additional year or more in a specialty such as pain management, pediatric anesthesiology, or critical care medicine.
| | The ''Theriaca'' was a compound medicine that included over 60 ingredients. It was originally developed as an antidote to snake venom and other poisons. The preparation of ''Theriaca'' was a meticulous process, requiring precise measurements and careful blending of ingredients. Andromachus's formulation became the standard for antidotes in the ancient world and was used well into the Middle Ages. |
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| ==Future== | | ==Legacy== |
| Knowing how anesthetics affect pain and consciousness could also lead to new treatments for conditions that affect consciousness, such as epilepsy or coma. Studies of anesthesia may even help us better understand the nature of consciousness itself.
| | Andromachus's work had a lasting impact on the field of pharmacology. His ''Theriaca'' influenced medical practices for centuries and was referenced by later physicians and scholars. The complexity and effectiveness of his antidote demonstrated the advanced understanding of pharmacology in ancient Greece. |
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| == List of Anesthesiology doctors (USA) == | | ==Related pages== |
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| | * [[Pharmacology]] |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Alabama|Alabama]]
| | * [[Nero]] |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Alaska|Alaska]]
| | * [[Theriaca]] |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Arizona|Arizona]]
| | * [[Ancient Greek medicine]] |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Arkansas|Arkansas]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in California|California]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Colorado|Colorado]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Connecticut|Connecticut]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Delaware|Delaware]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Florida|Florida]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Georgia|Georgia]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Hawaii|Hawaii]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Idaho|Idaho]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Illinois|Illinois]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Indiana|Indiana]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Iowa|Iowa]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Kansas|Kansas]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Kentucky|Kentucky]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Louisiana|Louisiana]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Maine|Maine]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Maryland|Maryland]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Massachusetts|Massachusetts]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Michigan|Michigan]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Minnesota|Minnesota]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Mississippi|Mississippi]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Missouri|Missouri]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Montana|Montana]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Nebraska|Nebraska]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Nevada|Nevada]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in New Hampshire|New Hampshire]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in New Jersey|New Jersey]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in New Mexico|New Mexico]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in New York|New York]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in North Carolina|North Carolina]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in North Dakota|North Dakota]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Ohio|Ohio]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Oregon|Oregon]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Rhode Island|Rhode Island]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in South Carolina|South Carolina]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in South Dakota|South Dakota]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Tennessee|Tennessee]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Texas|Texas]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Utah|Utah]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Vermont|Vermont]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Virginia|Virginia]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Washington|Washington]] | |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in West Virginia|West Virginia]] | |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Wisconsin|Wisconsin]] | |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Wyoming|Wyoming]] | |
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| ''' US territories''' | | ==Gallery== |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in American Samoa|American Samoa]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Guam|Guam]]
| | File:Kitab_al-Dariyaq,_folio_26.jpg|Illustration from ''Kitab al-Dariyaq'', depicting the preparation of antidotes similar to ''Theriaca''. |
| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Northern Mariana Islands|Northern Mariana Islands]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in U.S. Virgin Islands|U.S. Virgin Islands]]
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| * [[:Category:Anesthesiology providers in District of Columbia|District of Columbia]]
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| ==Also see==
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| * [[Anesthesiology residency programs]]
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Andromachus was a prominent physician in ancient Greece, renowned for his work in the field of pharmacology. He served as the personal physician to the Roman Emperor Nero and is best known for his development of the Theriaca, a complex antidote for poisons.
Biography[edit]
Andromachus was born in the 1st century AD, though the exact date and place of his birth remain uncertain. He gained fame as a skilled physician and eventually became the court physician to Emperor Nero. His expertise in pharmacology and his innovative approach to medicine earned him a distinguished reputation.
Contributions to Medicine[edit]
Andromachus is most famous for creating the Theriaca, a comprehensive antidote that was believed to counteract a wide range of poisons. The Theriaca was a complex mixture containing numerous ingredients, including opium, and was used for centuries as a universal remedy.
Theriaca[edit]
The Theriaca was a compound medicine that included over 60 ingredients. It was originally developed as an antidote to snake venom and other poisons. The preparation of Theriaca was a meticulous process, requiring precise measurements and careful blending of ingredients. Andromachus's formulation became the standard for antidotes in the ancient world and was used well into the Middle Ages.
Andromachus's work had a lasting impact on the field of pharmacology. His Theriaca influenced medical practices for centuries and was referenced by later physicians and scholars. The complexity and effectiveness of his antidote demonstrated the advanced understanding of pharmacology in ancient Greece.
Related pages[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Illustration from Kitab al-Dariyaq, depicting the preparation of antidotes similar to Theriaca.
