Anesthetic Technique Selection

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Regional anesthesia blocks pain signals from the entire body.

False

General anesthesia is typically used for minor surgery or procedures.

False

Local anesthesia is typically used for major surgery or procedures that require deep relaxation of the muscles.

False

Sedation is a deeper level of anesthesia than general anesthesia.

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Anesthetic choice is made solely by the surgeon.

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Match the following types of anesthesia with their descriptions:

General anesthesia = The deepest level of anesthesia, in which the patient is completely unconscious and unaware of any pain or discomfort. Typically used for major surgery or procedures that require deep relaxation of the muscles. Regional / Neuraxial anesthesia = Blocks pain signals from a specific area of the body. Typically used for surgery on the extremities, such as the arms or legs or even abdominal surgeries. Sedation = A lighter level of anesthesia in which the patient is conscious but relaxed and sleepy. Typically used for minor surgery or procedures, such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy. Local anesthesia = Blocks pain signals from a very small area of the body. Typically used for minor procedures, such as stitches or dental work. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anesthesia types with their primary usage:

General anesthesia = Major surgery or procedures that require deep relaxation of the muscles. Regional / Neuraxial anesthesia = Surgery on the extremities, such as the arms or legs or even abdominal surgeries. Sedation = Minor surgery or procedures, such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy. Local anesthesia = Minor procedures, such as stitches or dental work. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anesthesia types with their level of consciousness:

General anesthesia = Completely unconscious and unaware of any pain or discomfort. Regional / Neuraxial anesthesia = Varies based on the extent of blockage; patient may be conscious but relaxed. Sedation = Conscious but relaxed and sleepy. Local anesthesia = Conscious with no impact on awareness. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anesthesia types with their typical usage for surgery or procedures:

General anesthesia = Typically used for major surgery or procedures that require deep relaxation of the muscles. Regional / Neuraxial anesthesia = Typically used for surgery on the extremities, such as the arms or legs or even abdominal surgeries. Sedation = Typically used for minor surgery or procedures, such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy. Local anesthesia = Typically used for minor procedures, such as stitches or dental work. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with the corresponding type of anesthesia:

The deepest level of anesthesia, in which the patient is completely unconscious and unaware of any pain or discomfort. Typically used for major surgery or procedures that require deep relaxation of the muscles. = General anesthesia Blocks pain signals from a specific area of the body. Typically used for surgery on the extremities, such as the arms or legs or even abdominal surgeries. = Regional / Neuraxial anesthesia A lighter level of anesthesia in which the patient is conscious but relaxed and sleepy. Typically used for minor surgery or procedures, such as a colonoscopy or endoscopy. = Sedation Blocks pain signals from a very small area of the body. Typically used for minor procedures, such as stitches or dental work. = Local anesthesia Signup and view all the answers