anesthesiageneral
Anesthesiologia generalis, commonly referred to as general anesthesia, is a controlled state of unconsciousness induced by medications to render a patient insensible to pain during surgical or medical procedures. It is one of the most widely used forms of anesthesia, particularly for major surgeries, complex procedures, or when patients are unable to tolerate local or regional anesthesia. General anesthesia involves the administration of drugs through intravenous (IV) or inhaled routes to achieve three primary effects: analgesia (pain relief), amnesia (loss of memory), and unconsciousness.
The process typically begins with the administration of an induction agent, such as propofol, thiopental, or
Monitoring is critical during general anesthesia to ensure patient safety. Vital signs, including heart rate, blood
Recovery from general anesthesia occurs in a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), where patients are closely observed