When you imagine a witch, you probably think of an ugly, old woman who makes poisonous apples and casts hexes. (Social imagery of witches personifies the fear of powerful, intellectual women.)

But what if modern witches wear scrubs and practice anesthesiology?

Really? Really. Here are three ways I'm basically a witch:

1. Anesthesiologists brew potions.

Whenever I mix medications from my Omnicell machine, I prepare a potion. I mix powders and dilute the correct dosages. A dash of this, a slug of that, and I've rendered a human being entirely unconscious.

2. Anesthesiologists use magical vapors.

I have you inhale gases that make you laugh, feel like you're floating, and fall asleep.

3. Anesthesiologists are superstitious.

Have I ever waived a syringe of epinephrine like a wand to ward off death? Yes, yes I have.

So the next time you think of a witch, think of an anesthesiologist.