Prior to surgery, the anesthesiologist will evaluate the patients medical condition and formulate an anesthetic plan which takes that patients physical condition into account.
Responsible for managing and treating changes in your critical life functions - breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure - as they are affected by the surgery being performed. Further, they immediately diagnose and treat any medical problems that might arise during and immediately after surgery.
It is vital that the anesthesiologist knows as much about your medical history, lifestyle, and medications as possible.
As Intensivist include the ability to perform the following functions: physical examination and assessment of patients, interpretation of diagnostic test results, management of the airway, pharmacological management and emergency cardio version defibrillation.
Intensivist has the primary responsibility for the ICU patient's care
The intensivist also oversees the many decisions involved in a critically ill patient's care, and coordinates all the other services the patient may need.
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