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General anesthesia renders the patient completely aware and responsive to surgical stimuli.
General anesthesia renders the patient completely aware and responsive to surgical stimuli.
False
William T.G. Morton performed the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia in 1846.
William T.G. Morton performed the first successful public demonstration of ether anesthesia in 1846.
True
Local anesthesia induces a state of unconsciousness in the patient.
Local anesthesia induces a state of unconsciousness in the patient.
False
Anesthesia has not changed significantly since its early use by ancient civilizations.
Anesthesia has not changed significantly since its early use by ancient civilizations.
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Chloroform is not considered an anesthetic agent.
Chloroform is not considered an anesthetic agent.
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Regional anesthesia is mainly used for procedures involving the head and neck.
Regional anesthesia is mainly used for procedures involving the head and neck.
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Local anesthesia is typically administered through injections or oral medications.
Local anesthesia is typically administered through injections or oral medications.
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General anesthetics primarily target the peripheral nervous system.
General anesthetics primarily target the peripheral nervous system.
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Modern advancements have limited the applications of anesthesia to only surgical procedures.
Modern advancements have limited the applications of anesthesia to only surgical procedures.
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Challenges in anesthesia include complications and adverse reactions, but there have been no innovations to address these issues.
Challenges in anesthesia include complications and adverse reactions, but there have been no innovations to address these issues.
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