Anes
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Anesthesiology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Anes stands for Anesthesiology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Specialty responsible for anesthesia and perioperative medicine, including general, regional and sedation anesthesia for surgery and procedures, airway management, pain medicine and critical care. US anesthesiology residency lasts four years including an internship.
Example: Anes evaluated her airway in pre-op clinic: Mallampati III, plan video laryngoscopy.
Usage notes
Also written Anesth or Anesthesia; British spelling is anaesthesia, and UK physicians in the field are called anaesthetists. Anesthesiologists often supervise certified registered nurse anesthetists in care teams. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) publishes the physical status classification used before surgery.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.