Anaesthetists (anaesthesiologists) are medical doctors who help patients to lose consciousness (sleep) safely while they are being operated on, or undergoing a medical procedure. Anaesthetists are also responsible for intensive care medicine and pain management. They carefully monitor and maintain the patient"s bodily processes (such as breathing, heartbeat, temperature, and fluid status) throughout the medical procedure, ensure that they return safely to consciousness and observe their recovery from the anaesthetic.
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