Q. Why is the facial artery called anaesthetist's artery?
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The facial artery is called the Anaesthetist's artery for a few reasons. First, it is one of the most easily accessible arteries in the body due to its proximity to the surface of the skin. It's located along side many veins and nerves making it an ideal place to check a patient’s pulse or administer local anesthesia during surgery.
Second, because of its close proximity to other organs and structures, it has become an important target for injections such as Botox or Fillers since it brings with it a quick and rapid effect when injected into this area - thus saving time for plastic surgeons who may only have limited access to other areas on their patients face.
Thirdly, its accessibilty makes it popular among anaesthetists while they are producing regional blocks or administering intravenous drugs and fluids prior to any medical procedure such as IV sedation during dental treatment or general anaesthesia during major operations. Its ability in allowing very precise drug delivery due its large diameter where sometimes single injection can be given instead of multiple smaller doses helps save time by limiting potential complications that could arise from multiple injections as well as reducing risks associated with higher volume administration through larger diameter vessels (as opposed compared with smaller ones).
Fourthly, because of this ease-of-accessibility qualities inherent within this artery itself combined together with accurate drug targeting capabilities has made the Facial Artery increasingly more accepted among anaesthetists when performing difficult intubations on various age groups ranging from new borns up until adults – especially those whom may suffer from narrow airways; all thanks again - thanks mostly owing too its large diameter size helping provide easier cannulation via endotracheal tubes compared against other vessels located deeper below skin level which can often require more complex procedures requiring additional visual cues such as X-ray guided placements etc… In conclusion then; The Facial Artery really does live up too & rightfully deserves its titled name “Anaesthesitist’s Artery” for providing easy accessibility & accuracy in terms of delivering drugs directly required within any surgical environment – so always remember that next time you hear your doctor talking about injecting something into what he/she calls “the Anaesthtsitst’s Artery!
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