Role of Anesthesia Practitioners in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Patphorn  Sompakdee; Supanadee  Jianwittayakit; Jutamas  Tosuwan; Phongthara  Vichitvejpaisal

Authors

Patphorn Sompakdee Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Supanadee Jianwittayakit Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Jutamas Tosuwan Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Phongthara Vichitvejpaisal Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Keywords:

anesthesia practitioners, post- traumatic stress disorder, trauma patients

Abstract

This article explores the critical role of anesthesia practitioners in the prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among trauma patients undergoing surgery. It highlights the prevalence and significance of PTSD in trauma survivors and emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care in anesthesia practice. The article outlines key strategies for anesthesia providers to address PTSD risk, including identifying high-risk patients, implementing trauma-informed care practices, and providing compassionate preoperative preparation and counseling. It also emphasizes the need for effective communication during anesthesia induction and emergence to ease patient distress. The article discusses challenges faced by anesthesia practitioners in PTSD prevention, such as time constraints and limited resources, and proposes solutions to overcome these barriers. Furthermore, it advocates for the integration of PTSD prevention into institutional protocols and guidelines. Overall, this article emphasizes the potential benefits of trauma-informed care in anesthesia practice for patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system, and calls for continued research and implementation efforts to promote patient well-being and PTSD prevention.

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