Anestesialääkkeiden
Anestesialääkkeet, often translated as anesthetic drugs, are a class of medications used to induce anesthesia, a state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness. Anesthesia can be regional, affecting a specific part of the body, or general, causing a loss of consciousness. These drugs are essential for performing surgical procedures and other medical interventions, allowing patients to undergo treatments without pain or awareness of the procedure.
The classification of anesthetic drugs is broad, typically divided into general anesthetics and local anesthetics. General
The mechanism of action for anesthetics varies, but they generally work by interfering with nerve signal transmission.