uOttawa Anesthesia Resource 

Anesthesiologists ensure the safety and comfort of patients before, during and after surgery. Their duties include pre-surgical patient evaluations, administration of anesthetic medication, monitoring vital signs and airway and management of post-operative recovery. 

Anesthesiologists play a crucial role in pain management through various routes of drug administration such as general, regional and local anesthesia. They also help manage acute and chronic pain conditions. 

In addition to their role in the OR, you can also find anesthesiologists in ICUs where they tend to critically ill patients. They deal with complex medical conditions, organ dysfunction and life-threatening emergencies in collaboration with other healthcare providers.