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Anesthesia: The Pain-Relieving Medicine

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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?

Regional anesthesia

Epidural anesthesia

General anesthesia (correct)

Local 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?

To help the patient breathe Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of general anesthesia?

Nausea and post-operative pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern when administering local or regional anesthesia?

The correct location of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between local and regional anesthesia?

The size of the area numbed Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the doctor to discuss the risks and side effects of anesthesia with the patient beforehand?

To ensure the patient is informed about the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of anesthesia?

To prevent patients from feeling pain Signup and view all the answers

When was the first anesthesia used in operating rooms?

1846 Signup and view all the answers

What was a major limitation of ether anesthesia?

It was highly flammable Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of anesthesiologists in surgical procedures?

To administer and monitor anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if a patient inhaled too little ether?

They would wake up during surgery Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients to meet their anesthesiologist beforehand?

To answer questions about anesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What has been the major advancement in anesthesia since its inception?

The improvement of anesthesia administration and monitoring Signup and view all the answers