Local refers to the part of the body affected; for example, dentists use a "local" anesthetic" to prevent pain in the teeth and jaw. A "general" anesthetic will put you to sleep so that you don't feel anything.
general anesthesia
J. Haglund has written: 'Local anaesthesia in dentistry' -- subject(s): Anesthesia in dentistry, Anesthesia, Dental, Anesthesia, Local, Dental Anesthesia, Handbooks, manuals, Local anesthesia
what are some names of anesthesia
You must be a licensed doctor to give anesthesia. You cannot have anesthesia equipment in your home.
It seems there may be a typo in your question. If you meant "unconscious," it refers to a state where a person is not awake and not aware of their surroundings. This can result from sleep, anesthesia, or a medical condition.
usually local anesthesia
Without Anesthesia was created in 1978.
local anesthesia
Otoplasty in children is performed under general anesthesia; in adults, it may be done under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
Normally, tubal ligation takes about 20-30 minutes, and is performed under general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation.
Leonard M. Monheim has written: 'General anesthesia in dental practice' -- subject(s): Anesthesia in dentistry, Dental Anesthesia, General Anesthesia
There are three types of anesthesia: local, regional, and general. Local anesthesia is used to numb a small area of the body, regional anesthesia is used to numb a large area of the body such as an arm or leg, and general anesthesia affects the entire body.