General Anesthesia -- Surgery and other
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What are some general anesthetics?
What are the effects of general anesthesia?
What are the dangers of general anesthesia?
What are concerns for special populations with
anesthetics?
General Anesthetics renders unconscious to the patient. Some commonly used are- ketamine, propofol, thiopental, isoflurane etc.
General anesthesia acts on various sites within the central nervous system.It is induced coma, and makes a patient unresponsive.
Certain side effects can include dizziness, confusion, nausea and vomiting, shivering and fever. In rare cases it could lead to more severe conditions like heart attack, pneumonia and stroke. Another danger is overdosage which could prove to be fatal.
Special population include women, children and elderly people. People with previous medical conditions also need to be given extra care. The dosage and type of anesthesia given will vary depending on the population you are dealing with.
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