Specialist examination in anaesthesiology

Our patients undergo an anesthesiologist examination before every planned surgery. The assessment is a risk assessment: the purpose of the specialist examination is to map out all the factors that allow the surgery to be performed and the appropriate anesthesia or anesthesia method to be selected. For information about the examination we asked Barbara Vasvári, Medical Director of TritonLife Róbert Private Hospital and Chief Physician of the Anesthesiology Department:

"The main task of an anesthesiologist – colloquially an anesthesiologist – is to bring the patient into a suitable state for surgery, ensuring their calmness, painlessness, and, if necessary, to relax their muscles. During the surgery, they constantly ensure that vital parameters are kept in balance.

In our hospital, an anesthesiologist's examination lasts 20 minutes, and in the case of people over 70 and under 18, a double appointment is required. If further work or additional examination is required, we will refer our patients back for a check-up.

The optimal anesthesia method is recommended by the anesthesiologist based on the type of surgery and the patient's health condition. We take our patients' requests into account when choosing the procedure, provided there are no professional contraindications.

The anesthesiologist's examination takes place 5-7 days before the scheduled date of the surgery, but no later than 48 hours before. We can provide an appointment for our rural and foreign patients even on the day of surgery, but this requires thorough consultation.

The anesthesiology consultation is/may be preceded by the following medical assessment/laboratory and additional tests:

Laboratory tests:

• blood count, urine,
• INR (provides information about how long it takes for blood to clot),
• Na, K (sodium, potassium),
• blood sugar,
• SGOT, SGPT, GGT (provide information about liver function),
• CN, Creatinine (indicators of kidney function),
• Se-Bilirubin (shows whether there is some form of liver or biliary tract disease),
• blood group + antibody screening,
• TSH laboratory test (due to thyroid disease or suspicion),
• HgbA1C laboratory test (in case of diabetes or suspicion).

Other examinations:

• chest X-ray or lung screening,
• abdominal ultrasound,
• X-ray/MRI/CT.

Medical history

During this, we ask our patients in detail about the following:

• general health condition, load capacity;
• medications taken regularly;
• previous or current illnesses;
• previous anesthesia and possible problems related to them;
• drug sensitivity;
• other allergies;
• smoking and alcohol consumption habits.

Physical examination

The anesthesiologist examines the patient. He estimates the risks of anesthesia/anesthesia, and then recommends the appropriate procedure based on these. He may prescribe the omission or substitution of certain medications, or may order additional additional medications. He informs the patient about the planned anesthesia procedure, answers any questions that arise. After all this, the consent form is filled out.

What should we bring with us to the consultation?

For the anesthesiologist examination, please bring your previous medical documentation (outpatient record, current test results, previous treatments, hospital final reports) and an exact list of medications taken!

Pre- and post-operative tasks

During the anesthesiology examination, the patient will also receive detailed information about the tasks to be followed before and after the operation. These include questions about eating, drinking, taking medications, hygiene, jewelry, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, and the recommended lifestyle after the procedure.