general anesthetic
Total sedation drug
A general anesthetic is a drug that renders a patient completely unconscious during surgery, as opposed to a local anesthetic, which numbs only a specific area.
General anesthesia affects the entire body, eliminating sensation and awareness: The surgeon recommended general anesthetic for the procedure.
Also spelled general anaesthetic in British English.
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
- halothaneInhaled surgical anesthetic
- etherVolatile organic solvent
- inductionFormal admission process
- inhalationalAdministered via breathing
intravenous · narcosis · intubation · endotracheal · ventilation · MAC · ketamine · thiopental
Process of working
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- theaterVenue for live drama
- preoperativeBefore a medical procedure
- intraoperativeDuring a surgical procedure
postoperative · sterile field · surgical team · recovery · elective surgery · emergency surgery · outpatient · day surgery
Pathological loss of recall
- hypnosisInduced trance state
- loss of consciousnessAwareness temporarily ceasing
- unresponsivenessLack of reaction
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
unawareness · insensibility · arousal · awareness · sensory loss · blackout
Easing of discomfort
- blockadeSealing off a place
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- dullingRemoving keenness or luster
- comfortEase or soothing relief
Doctor administering surgical sedation
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- handoffDirect physical exchange
Strong desire for achievement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- vomitingExpelling stomach contents orally
cognitive dysfunction · hypothermia · complication · contraindication · allergy · mortality
propofol
Intravenous anesthetic for sedation
inhalational · intravenous · narcosis · intubation · endotracheal · ventilation · MAC · ketamine · thiopental · nitrous oxide
operation
Process of working
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- theaterVenue for live drama
- preoperativeBefore a medical procedure
intraoperative · postoperative · sterile field · surgical team · recovery · elective surgery · emergency surgery · outpatient · day surgery · laparoscopy
amnesia
Pathological loss of recall
- hypnosisInduced trance state
- loss of consciousnessAwareness temporarily ceasing
- unresponsivenessLack of reaction
sleep · unawareness · insensibility · arousal · awareness · sensory loss · blackout
pain relief
Easing of discomfort
- blockadeSealing off a place
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- dullingRemoving keenness or luster
comfort · opioid · pain control · multimodal
anesthesiologist
Doctor administering surgical sedation
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- handoffDirect physical exchange
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hypotensionAbnormally reduced arterial pressure
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
vomiting · cognitive dysfunction · hypothermia · complication · contraindication · allergy · mortality
- anestheticspropofol, ketamine, halothane, thiopental, nitrous oxide
- painkillersaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, paracetamol, codeine
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Drug blocking regional sensation
local anaesthetic · local anesthesia · topical anesthetic · nerve block · epidural
general anestheticstimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
amphetamine · caffeine · smelling salts · consciousness · wakefulness
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