Anesthesia
This topic will help you learn about the anesthesia procedure and how to prepare for it.
What Is the Anesthesia Procedure?
- The anesthesia procedure aims to control pain and other sensations during surgeries or other medical procedures. This allows people to undergo treatments that lead to a longer, healthier life. It comprises three types:
- General Anesthesia: A combination ofmedications that induce deepsleep and sensation loss.
- Epidural Anesthesia (Spinal Injection): Involves injecting a local anesthetic and other pain relievers near the spinal cord to ease pain in specific body areas.
Local Anesthetic: Temporarily blocks nerve function so you don’t feel pain. The anesthetic can be injected around the area where the procedure will take place.
When Is Anesthesia Performed?
Anesthesia is performed on individuals undergoing any surgical procedure, some screening and diagnostic tests, and tissue sample extractions like skin biopsies and dental procedures.
- How to Prepare for Anesthesia?
- When undergoing local anesthesia, you generally don’t need to take any pre-procedure steps, but you should inform the doctor of any health problems you have.
- Inform the doctor about all the medications and dietary supplements you are currently taking.
- When undergoing general anesthesia, the doctor may ask you to:
- Temporarily stop taking any medication that might increase bleeding risk during surgery.
- Inform the doctor about the medications you are taking.
- Inform the doctor about any health issues you have.
