The Anesthesiologist Term Paper by Nicky

A look at the profession of the anesthesiologist.
# 151568 | 1,266 words | 5 sources | MLA | 2012 | US
Published on Jun 26, 2012 in Medical and Health (General)


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Description:

The paper discusses the different terms of anesthesiologist, anaesthnesiologist, anesthetist or anaesthetist and explains his role in the operating room. The paper looks at how one can become an anesthesiologist and identifies his three critical functions. The paper discusses the occupational outlook for anesthesiologists and shows how anesthesiology is one of the more important medical specialties.

Outline:
Anesthesiologist, Anaesthnesiologist, Anaesthetist or Anaesthetist
Becoming An Anesthesiologist
Anesthesia, Other Medications and Many More
Occupational Outlook in Anesthesiology
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"To become an anesthesiologist, it is first important to get a medical degree and pass the medical doctors board examination. But anyone interested in a career in medicine - or any allied medical field for that matter, should begin their preparation in high school to have a solid foundation in the required sciences and mathematics. Students interested in a career as an anesthesiologist should concentrate on high school courses in algebra, biology, chemistry, geometry, physics, trigonometry, anatomy and physiology, humanities, health occupations/medical professions education, psychology, and computer skills (MHA Health Careers Center, 2004). In college, a four year pre-medical course is needed to enter medicine as well as successful passing of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Then there is the four-year medical school and upon graduation, the internship and residency.
"All in all, "today's anesthesiologists are physicians who complete a four-year college program, four years of graduate doctoral training and four more years of anesthesiology residency. They apply their knowledge of medicine to fulfill their primary role in the operating room, which is not only to ensure your comfort during surgery, but also to make informed medical judgments to protect you. (American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2009)" By studying in depth various medicines and combinations thereof, an anesthesiologist provides partial or complete loss of sensation in body parts and/or consciousness in patients."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists. "The Role of the Anesthesiologist -- From Surgical Anesthesia to Critical Care Medicine and Pain Medicine." Lifeline to Modern Medicine. 2009. 08 Nov. 2009. <http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=0d82cbce-ecbe-4e1c-9911-02ad5a3f22d1&LandingID=ca7916ae-a16a-44d1-ae83-00672f4d47df>.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists. "Who is an Anesthesiologist?" Lifeline to Modern Medicine. 2009. 08 Nov. 2009. <http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/who_is_anesthesiologist.aspx>.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Physicians and Surgeons. 2008. 08 Nov. 2009. <http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm>.
  • MHA Health Careers Center. Anesthesiologist. 2004. 08 Nov. 2009. <http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/anesthesiologist.htm>.
  • PayScale. Salary Survey for Job: Anesthesiologist (United States). 2009. 08 Nov. 2009. <http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Anesthesiologist/Salary>.

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