Anesthesiologist
Who is an anesthesiologist?
An anesthesiologist is a medical specialist responsible for the patient's safety and condition during surgery, monitoring and regulating vital signs — breathing, heart rate, blood pressure — and ensuring complete control of consciousness and pain reduction.
Before surgery, the anesthesiologist will conduct a consultation to determine the most appropriate type of anaesthesia and explain how to prepare for anaesthesia and how it will be administered.
During surgery, the anesthesiologist monitors the patient's condition and makes necessary adjustments to ensure their safety and comfort. After the operation, the anesthesiologist monitors the patient's recovery from anaesthesia and ensures effective pain relief.
An anesthesiologist also works outside the operating theatre, providing pain relief for patients with chronic pain, assisting with pregnancy and childbirth, and providing care in intensive care units.
When should you consult an anaesthesiologist on an outpatient basis?
An outpatient consultation with an anaesthesiologist is necessary to prepare the patient for surgery by conducting a complete medical examination and planning the most appropriate anaesthesia plan.
You should seek consultation if:
- You are scheduled for surgery;
- You are pregnant and planning to give birth naturally, or your gynecologist has scheduled a cesarean section: An anesthesiologist will advise you on pain-relief options and the process during childbirth, as well as the types of anesthesia available for cesarean sections.
It is very important that an anesthesiologist thoroughly assess the patient's condition before surgery. This assessment is necessary to ensure safe and effective anesthesia during surgery and optimal recovery after surgery.
The anaesthesiologist's assessment includes reviewing the patient's medical history, including previous surgeries, chronic health problems, allergies, and medications. They review any previous tests (if available). If necessary, they order additional tests.
If necessary, a targeted ultrasound evaluation may be performed during the consultation with the anesthesiologist. This can be particularly useful when planning regional anesthesia or analgesia for patients with spinal deformities or a history of spinal surgery. It is also useful for assessing physiological changes that occurred during pregnancy.
This assessment enables the anesthesiologist to prepare an optimal anesthesia plan, identify and eliminate potential problems before surgery, thereby ensuring the patient's safety and well-being.
FORTEMED Anaesthesiologists
The extensive experience and professional knowledge of FORTEMED anaesthesiologists ensure that each patient's needs are taken into account and that they receive the highest quality anaesthesiological care. Important: Our anesthesiologists also provide consultations on Sundays, so you can receive the necessary care at a time that is most convenient for you.
Karina Dubovska, Dr.med.
anesthesiologist, resuscitator
Consults before operations and childbirth, evaluates the state of health before the operation and gives advice to pregnant women about anesthesia options and pain relief. Head of the Anesthesiology Service of the Riga Maternity Hospital, an anesthesiologist and reanimatologist with extensive experience in emergency and planned surgery, obstetrics and intensive care.
Aleksejs Gomoņecs
Algologist
A knowledgeable algologist who is able to help patients suffering from pain in various parts of the body. He is able to accurately determine the cause of pain and choose the most appropriate treatment for headaches, back, chest, joint and soft tissue pain, as well as with oncological, neuropathic, post-operative pain and myofascial syndromes.
Appointments with FORTEMED anaesthesiologists
Making an appointment with a FORTEMED anaesthesiologist is quick and easy:
- Call 23304440. Our friendly staff will help you find the best time for your consultation.
- If you want to make an appointment online quickly and easily, just click the red button below. You will be redirected to our online appointment booking system, where you can select a date and time that suits you.
All our doctors speak English, thereby facilitating diagnosis and treatment.
FORTEMED anesthesiologists also offer consultations on Sundays!
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