anaesthetize
Put to sleep
Anaesthetize means to administer anaesthesia—to induce a state of controlled unconsciousness or loss of sensation, typically before surgery: The patient was anaesthetized before the procedure.
Figuratively, it can mean to numb or dull awareness: Television anaesthetizes the mind.
The American spelling is anesthetize.
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- inductionFormal admission process
- halothaneInhaled surgical anesthetic
ether · laryngoscope · endotracheal · intravenous · inhalational · mask · monitoring · ventilation
Made less intense
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
- numbedDeprived of sensation
dulled · blocked · paralyzed · frozen · immobilized · sensation · nerve · injection
Free from agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- relaxBecome less tense
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
lull · pacify · subdue · hypnotic · sedative · quieten · still · sleepy
Apart or uninvolved
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
- emotionlessLacking any sentiment
desensitized · dulled · numbed · withdrawn · dissociated · shutdown · blunted · suppressed
Process of working
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- sterileFree from microorganisms
procedure · scalpel · preoperative · postoperative · theatre · patient · gown · scrubs
propofol
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- inductionFormal admission process
halothane · ether · laryngoscope · endotracheal · intravenous · inhalational · mask · monitoring · ventilation · oxygenation
deadened
Made less intense
- desensitizedMade unresponsive through overexposure
- insensateLacking sensation or consciousness
- unfeelingWithout compassion or emotion
numbed · dulled · blocked · paralyzed · frozen · immobilized · sensation · nerve · injection · topical
calm
Free from agitation
- tranquilizeInduce calm chemically
- sootheGently ease discomfort
- relaxBecome less tense
drowsy · lull · pacify · subdue · hypnotic · sedative · quieten · still · sleepy · stupor
detached
Apart or uninvolved
- indifferentLacking interest or concern
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- apatheticWithout feeling or concern
emotionless · desensitized · dulled · numbed · withdrawn · dissociated · shutdown · blunted · suppressed · coping
operation
Process of working
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
sterile · procedure · scalpel · preoperative · postoperative · theatre · patient · gown · scrubs · suture
anaesthetizerevive
Restore consciousness or vigor
awaken · rouse · resuscitate · bring round · wake
- local anaestheticDrug numbing limited area
- general anaestheticDrug inducing complete unconsciousness
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