Anesthesiology with Dr. Maddali
Episode Summary
This episode is with Dr. Maddali. She is an anesthesiologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. Anesthesiologists are very important and provide care for the patient before, during, and after surgery. Many times anesthesiologists are overlooked, but they are just as important as the surgeon. Throughout the podcast episode, Dr. Maddali will talk about the experiences that led her to being where she is now, what motivates her, and her views on the current healthcare landscape.
Medical Terms in Today’s Episode:
Anesthesiologist: A physician who specializes in anesthesia (making patients unconscious or pain-free) and pain management before, during, and after surgery.
Anesthesia: Medications or gases used to block pain or awareness during medical procedures; can range from local (numbing a small area) to general (putting a patient completely asleep).
Residency: The hands-on training program doctors complete after medical school to specialize in a field (e.g., anesthesiology, surgery, pediatrics).
Clinical Clerkship: Short-term rotations in different medical specialties that medical students complete to gain experience.
Regional Block: An injection of anesthetic that numbs a specific region of the body (e.g., an arm or leg) instead of the whole body.
Endotracheal Tube: A breathing tube placed in the windpipe to help patients breathe while under anesthesia.
Postoperative Delirium: A temporary state of confusion or disorientation that can affect some patients, especially older adults, after surgery.
ICU (Intensive Care Unit): A hospital unit where critically ill patients receive close monitoring and advanced treatment.
Meet Dr. Prasanthi Maddali
Specialties
Anesthesiology
Areas of Research
Obstetric Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia, Frailty and Quality Improvement Research
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