Anesthesia

It is hard to visualize a surgery without anesthesia. The term anesthesia means 'without sensation'. Anesthesia is a state where sensation (of pain) is blocked or curtailed. Local and general are the two main types of anesthesia. In case of a local anesthesia, sensory perception to a specific body location is blocked, while a general anesthesia results in loss of consciousness. As sensory perception is inhibited, anesthesia helps patients to undergo surgeries without experiencing pain. Know about anesthetics and the types of anesthesia is these articles.
  • Lidocaine Toxicity
    Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is commonly used for administering anesthesia during medical procedures. Overdose of this drug in patients leads to toxicity and may sometimes prove to be fatal. Go through this article to know more on lidocaine toxicity in humans.
  • Types of Anesthesia
    Anesthesia is the use of medication to numb a particular area of the body during a surgery or any medical procedure. Anesthesia blocks the pain or stress reactions to a particular surgery. This article tries to explain the types of anesthesia available.
  • Ketamine Side Effects
    Ketamine side effects can be due to an overdose of this anesthetic drug. In the following article, we will be discussing the ketamine effects on humans and what can be taken in order to prevent the side effects on the human body and brain...
  • General Anesthesia
    The term 'general anesthesia' refers to a procedure that forms a part of a treatment wherein, the patient is required to be kept unconscious...
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  • General Anesthesia Side Effects
    Though rare, the chances of an individual experiencing general anesthesia side effects do exist. The risk depends on a range of underlying factors, including the general health of the individual and the type of anesthetic drug administered.
  • Epidural Side Effects
    Taking an epidural to ease the pain during labor might seem like a perfect choice. Yet it is important to know that there are certain side effects that are seen after an epidural is administered. Let us look at some of these in the following article.
  • Anesthesia Side Effects
    While performing a surgery, patients are subjected to anesthesia. Though many times, it does not have any side effects, in rare cases, it causes a few adverse effects. This article briefs you with a few of these side effects. Read on.