general anaesthesia
Medically induced oblivion
General anaesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness, loss of sensation, and muscle relaxation, typically for surgery.
Unlike local anaesthesia, which numbs a specific area, general anaesthesia renders the patient completely unaware and unresponsive: The procedure required general anaesthesia.
It's administered through intravenous drugs, inhaled gases, or both.
Also spelled general anesthesia.
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- ketamineDissociative anesthetic agent
- thiopentalIntravenous anesthetic agent
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
- nitrous oxideAnesthetic inhalant causing euphoria
Formal admission process
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
- preoperativeBefore a medical procedure
postoperative · recovery · ventilation · laryngoscope · mask · inhalational · maintenance · emergence
Recurring unconscious repose
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- hypnosisInduced trance state
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
loss of consciousness · sedation · narcosis · coma · immobility · paralysis · muscle relaxation · EEG
Ongoing observation of something
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
standards · guidelines · accreditation · training · certification · emergency preparedness · resuscitation · informed consent
Difficulties that emerge unexpectedly
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
vomiting · hypothermia · nerve damage · laryngospasm · bronchospasm · allergic reaction · mortality · morbidity
propofol
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- ketamineDissociative anesthetic agent
- thiopentalIntravenous anesthetic agent
- fentanylSynthetic pain-blocking compound
induction
Formal admission process
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
preoperative · postoperative · recovery · ventilation · laryngoscope · mask · inhalational · maintenance · emergence · extubation
sleep
Recurring unconscious repose
- unresponsiveFailing to react or reply
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- hypnosisInduced trance state
awareness · loss of consciousness · sedation · narcosis · coma · immobility · paralysis · muscle relaxation · EEG · brain activity
monitoring
Ongoing observation of something
- ECGCardiac electrical recording
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
protocols · standards · guidelines · accreditation · training · certification · emergency preparedness · resuscitation · informed consent
complications
Difficulties that emerge unexpectedly
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
nausea · vomiting · hypothermia · nerve damage · laryngospasm · bronchospasm · allergic reaction · mortality · morbidity
general anaesthesiawakefulness
State of being conscious
conscious sedation · awareness · twilight sedation · alertness · unsedated
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