On October 16th, we mark World Anaesthesia Day

On October 16th, we mark World Anaesthesia Day, a date that reminds us of the importance of this crucial medical specialty.

Before, during, and after surgery — by the patient's side at every critical moment.

In 1846, the first general anaesthesia was introduced by William Morton. On October 16, 1846, the first public demonstration of ether anaesthesia was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Since then, anaesthesiology has developed into a complex and vital discipline that ensures patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures.

Anaesthesiology is much more than ensuring a painless surgical procedure. It is a specialty that combines deep medical knowledge, high concentration, precision, and continuous care for the patient's condition.

Every medical specialty is important, but anaesthesiology is the one without which no other can function. The anaesthesiologist is the physician who stabilizes the patient's vital functions using medications and invasive techniques — such as mechanical ventilation, venous and arterial access, cardiac massage, and more. The anaesthesiologist conducts the preoperative assessment and preparation for all patients. During surgery, they induce and maintain anaesthesia while monitoring all vital signs — respiration, cardiac function, hemodynamics, temperature, and laboratory parameters — adjusting them as needed and reanimating the patient if required. After surgery, they wake the patient from anaesthesia, prescribe therapy to support optimal recovery, and mitigate any postoperative risks.

The Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (OAIL) at MBAL Varna provides specialized, highly responsible, and quality elective and emergency care delivered by proven, experienced specialists. The clinic strictly adheres to good medical practices and utilizes the most modern methods for diagnosis and treatment. The Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care at MBAL Varna is equipped with modern machinery for anaesthesia, analgesia, and critical care monitoring.

Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment (MBAL) Varna - Transport Hospital thanks all colleagues who have chosen the path of anaesthesiology and intensive care for their round-the-clock patient care, prompt response in emergency situations, and the confidence they bring into the operating room.

Thank you for the lives you bring back! Happy Professional Day to all anaesthesiologists!