Anæstesi
Anæstesi (anesthesia) is a medical discipline focused on the relief of pain and the management of consciousness during procedures such as surgery, with the aim of ensuring patient comfort and safety. It involves analgesia, amnesia, muscle relaxation, and the maintenance of stable breathing and circulation.
There are several approaches to anesthesia. General anesthesia produces loss of consciousness and often controlled ventilation.
The perioperative process includes preoperative assessment and planning, airway assessment and management, and continuous intraoperative monitoring
Practice is led by anesthesiologists; in some regions, nurse anesthetists or other trained clinicians provide specialized
Risks and safety considerations include common effects such as nausea, vomiting, and sore throat, as well as