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What is the main reason why local anesthesia is used for minor procedures?
What is the main reason why local anesthesia is used for minor procedures?
- To make sure the entire arm is numb
- To reduce the risk of allergic reactions
- To make the patient unconscious during the procedure
- To numb only the specific area where the procedure is being done (correct)
What type of anesthesia is used for major operations that require the patient to be asleep for several hours?
What type of anesthesia is used for major operations that require the patient to be asleep for several hours?
- Regional anesthesia
- Epidural anesthesia
- General anesthesia (correct)
- Local anesthesia
What is the primary advantage of using regional anesthesia over general anesthesia?
What is the primary advantage of using regional anesthesia over general anesthesia?
- The patient remains conscious during the procedure (correct)
- It reduces the risk of allergic reactions
- It is less expensive
- It is less painful
Why is a tube sometimes put down the patient's throat during general anesthesia?
Why is a tube sometimes put down the patient's throat during general anesthesia?
What is a common side effect of general anesthesia?
What is a common side effect of general anesthesia?
What is the primary concern when administering local or regional anesthesia?
What is the primary concern when administering local or regional anesthesia?
What is the main difference between local and regional anesthesia?
What is the main difference between local and regional anesthesia?
Why is it important for the doctor to discuss the risks and side effects of anesthesia with the patient beforehand?
Why is it important for the doctor to discuss the risks and side effects of anesthesia with the patient beforehand?
What is the primary purpose of anesthesia?
What is the primary purpose of anesthesia?
When was the first anesthesia used in operating rooms?
When was the first anesthesia used in operating rooms?
What was a major limitation of ether anesthesia?
What was a major limitation of ether anesthesia?
What is the role of anesthesiologists in surgical procedures?
What is the role of anesthesiologists in surgical procedures?
What would happen if a patient inhaled too little ether?
What would happen if a patient inhaled too little ether?
Why is it important for patients to meet their anesthesiologist beforehand?
Why is it important for patients to meet their anesthesiologist beforehand?
What has been the major advancement in anesthesia since its inception?
What has been the major advancement in anesthesia since its inception?
