Anesthesiologist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Anesthesiologists are doctors who keep patients comfortable so they feel no pain during surgery.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, doctors used plants and drinks to help people sleep before surgery. Today, safer medicines help people stay comfortable.
Tools of the trade
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Monitor
A monitor is a machine that beeps and shows numbers. It helps the anesthesiologist watch the patient's heart and breathing all the time.
A day in the job
- Before the operationThe anesthesiologist meets the patient and asks about their health. Then they choose the best way to keep the patient comfortable.
Words to know
- Anesthesia
- Anesthesia is special medicine that keeps you asleep or numb, so you don't feel anything during an operation.
Quiz time
Anesthesiologists are the only people who fix broken bones during surgery.