Anesthesia is a medical procedure that refers to the use of some types of anesthetic drugs before a surgical or medical procedure, such as childbirth, dental fillings, and some minor or major surgeries To prevent pain from this procedure, anesthesia usually causes complete or partial loss of consciousness.
Types of Anesthesia
There are several types of anesthesia, the use of which depends on the medical condition itself, and these types include the following:
Local anesthesia
During local anesthesia, a small part of the body is numbed, and this type is usually used when teeth are extracted, or if there are some wounds that need stitches, and it is worth noting that the person is fully awake in this type of anesthesia.
regional anesthesia
Regional anesthesia is used on larger areas of the body, such as the arm, leg, or area below the waist. The patient may be awake or unconscious during this procedure. This type of anesthesia is usually used during normal delivery, cesarean delivery, or minor surgical procedures.
general anesthesia
General anesthesia affects the entire body, so that the patient is completely unconscious and unable to move, and this type of anesthesia is usually used during major surgeries, such as heart surgery, brain surgery, back surgery, and organ transplantation.
before anesthesia
Among the important things that the patient must take into account before anesthesia is the following:
Inform the doctor of all medications and nutritional supplements he is taking It can interact with some anesthetics, causing some serious complications.
Avoid food and drink for eight hours before you go to the hospital, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Quit smoking two weeks before the procedure To improve heart and lung health.
Avoid taking erectile dysfunction medications 42 hours before the anaesthesia.
during anesthesia
Important things to keep in mind during anesthesia are the following
The anesthesiologist may use one or more types of narcotic pain medication, and some types of anti-nausea medication may also be used.
The doctor monitors the patient''s vital signs, including blood pressure, blood oxygen level and heart rate.
The anesthetic is used in the form of an injection or spray in the nose, or s in the eyes.
Monitor for any allergic reactions to the anesthetic medicine during the first minutes of anaesthesia.
after anesthesia
Among the important things to consider after anesthesia are the following
Take enough rest.
Avoid driving for 24 hours.
Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours after anaesthesia.
Take only medications or supplements that your doctor prescribes.
Avoid making any important or legal decisions for 24 hours.
