Cardiothoracic anesthesiology
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Cardiothoracic anesthesiology (pronunciation: car-di-o-tho-rac-ic an-es-the-si-ol-o-gy) is a sub-specialty of anesthesiology that focuses on the perioperative care of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and related invasive procedures.
Etymology
The term "cardiothoracic" is derived from the Greek words "kardia" meaning heart and "thorax" meaning chest. Anesthesiology is derived from the Greek word "anesis" meaning without sensation.
Related Terms
- Anesthesiology: The medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery.
- Cardiothoracic surgery: The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax.
- Perioperative: Referring to the total span of time from when a patient goes into surgery to when they are fully recovered.
- Invasive procedures: Medical procedures that involve entry into the body, usually by cutting or puncturing the skin or by inserting instruments into the body.
Overview
Cardiothoracic anesthesiologists are responsible for the preoperative assessment of the patient, consultation and planning of the surgery, intraoperative life support and provision of pain control, hemodynamic stability, and postoperative care of the patient. They work closely with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and pulmonologists in the care of patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures.
Training and Certification
In order to become a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, one must first complete a residency in anesthesiology, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic anesthesiology. The certification is provided by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) after successful completion of an examination.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiothoracic anesthesiology
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiothoracic anesthesiology
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