Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
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Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
Our Anaesthesiology and Critical Care team ensures patient safety and comfort throughout surgery and recovery. From administering anaesthesia to delivering round-the-clock intensive care, we provide tailored support for patients with complex medical needs.
Anaesthetist Doctors in Malaysia
The Anaesthesiology and Critical Care unit at Island Hospital offers a full spectrum of services, from pre-operative assessments and anaesthesia administration to intensive care monitoring and advanced life-saving interventions. Each treatment is tailored to the patient’s condition and medical needs.
Our anaesthetist doctors are specialists in both anaesthesiology and critical care, ensuring patients receive safe and comprehensive support before, during, and after surgery. From conducting pre-operative evaluations to administering anaesthesia and managing pain, they play a crucial role in every surgical procedure.
Beyond the operating room, our anaesthetists also lead care in intensive care units (ICUs). They provide continuous monitoring, life-saving interventions, and critical support for patients with serious or complex conditions. With a focus on precision, compassion, and patient safety, our team delivers holistic, high-quality care at every stage of recovery.
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Conditions Treated under Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
Anaethesiology care are provided to patients throughout the surgical journey, including those with complex medical needs or requiring specialised pain management. Common conditions managed by Anaesthetists include, but are not limited to the following:
- Patients undergoing minor to major surgeries
- Chronic pain conditions (e.g. cancer pain, nerve pain)
- Acute pain management (post-operative or trauma-related)
- High-risk surgical patients (e.g. with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions)
- Obstetric cases needing epidural or spinal anaesthesia
- Patients with drug allergies or complex medical histories who require custom anaesthesia plans
Critical care supports patients with life-threatening conditions that require intensive monitoring and advanced medical intervention in an ICU setting. Common critical care-related conditions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Respiratory failure (e.g. ARDS, pneumonia)
- Sepsis and septic shock
- Trauma and emergency cases
- Cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care
- Post-operative complications
- Neurological emergencies (e.g. stroke)
- Severe COVID-19 cases requiring ventilatory support
Treatments and Services
Our experienced team of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care specialists delivers a comprehensive range of treatments across four key areas including anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, critical care, and pain management in Malaysia:
- Anaesthesia: General, regional, and local anaesthesia, as well as sedation for minor procedures.
- Perioperative Medicine: Pre-operative risk assessment, medical optimisation, and continuous monitoring throughout the surgical journey.
- Pain Management: Acute and chronic pain control, including epidural and spinal blocks.
- Critical Care: Intensive life support and monitoring, including ventilation, CRRT, ACLS, line insertions, and ICU-based interventions.
Each treatment and service is tailored to the patient’s condition and delivered using advanced equipment and evidence-based protocols to ensure their safety, comfort, and recovery, whether in the operating theatre or intensive care unit.
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Anaesthesiology and Critical Care FAQs
Anaesthesiology and Critical Care is a medical specialty focused on managing patient care before, during, and after surgery, as well as treating critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs). It combines anaesthesia services with advanced life support, pain management, and continuous monitoring for patients with complex or life-threatening conditions.
An anaesthetist (anesthesiologist) is a medical doctor who ensures your safety and comfort during surgical procedures by administering anaesthesia and monitoring vital functions. They also play a key role in pre-operative assessments, post-operative pain control, and critical care management in the ICU.
An anaesthetist specialises in anaesthesia and perioperative care, while an intensivist specialises in the care of critically ill patients, typically in the ICU. In many cases, especially in Malaysia and the UK, anaesthetists receive additional training in critical care and can serve as both anaesthesiologists and intensivists.
Like any medical procedure, anaesthesia can have risks, though serious complications are rare. Common side effects include nausea, sore throat, drowsiness, or temporary confusion. Your anaesthetist will assess your medical history to minimise risks and ensure the safest plan for your procedure.
You may be asked to fast for several hours before surgery and provide a full medical history, including medications and allergies. Your anaesthetist will guide you through a pre-operative assessment to ensure you’re medically optimised and prepared for the anaesthesia process.