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A number of different types of gases are used in the practice of anesthesiology.

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Are are anesthetics and anesthesia the same thing?

Anesthetics are used during anesthesia. There are many different anesthetics used, the most common being Propofol.


What is the gas in anaestehetics?

The gases typically used in anesthetics include xenon, nitrous oxide, and cyclopropane. These gases come premixed and are stored in gas cylinders until needed.


Anesthetics were first used in the?

1840s


What does local anaesthesia mean?

there are two main classes of anesthetics 1. General anesthetics 2. Local anesthetics General anesthetics are used to produce general analgesia (total unconsciousness) that is utilized for surgery purpose. eg. chloroform Local anesthetics are used to produce analgesia (numbness) to local area of body (particular area) eg, xylocaine


What are inhalation anesthetics?

compounds that enter the body through the lungs and are carried by the blood to body tissues. Inhalation anesthetics are less often used alone in recent clinical practice; they are usually used together with intravenous anesthetics


When was anesthetic discovered?

Anesthetics have been known from ancient times. Originally they were based on narcotics such as opium or coca. Gaseous anesthetics were experimented with during the 1800's when ether, laughing gas and chloroform were all used. Modern gaseous general organic anesthetics were still being introduced during the 20th century . As yet no gaseous anesthetic has been found which is perfectly safe.


Who discover anesthesia?

The Ancient Sumerians first used opium to reduce pain around 4200 BCE. Gas anesthetics were first used at the turn of the 19th century with the discovery of pain reduction by use of nitrus oxide.


How many types of anaesthetics are there?

There are primarily three types of anesthetics: general anesthetics, which induce a state of unconsciousness for major surgeries; regional anesthetics, which block sensation in a specific area of the body, such as an epidural; and local anesthetics, which numb a small, localized area for minor procedures. Each type is used based on the procedure's requirements and the patient's needs. Additionally, anesthetics can be delivered through various methods, including inhalation and injection.


What are injectable local anesthetics?

Injectable local anesthetics provide pain relief for some part of the body during surgery,dental procedures,or other medical procedures.commonly used injectable local anesthetics are lidocaine(Xylocaine),bupivacaine(Marcaine), and mepivacaine(Carbocaine)


What anesthetic do they use today?

Today, a variety of anesthetics are used depending on the procedure and patient needs. Common general anesthetics include propofol, sevoflurane, and desflurane, while local anesthetics like lidocaine and bupivacaine are frequently used for minor surgeries. Additionally, regional anesthetics such as epidurals and nerve blocks are employed for pain management during and after procedures. The choice of anesthetic is tailored to ensure safety, effectiveness, and patient comfort.


Is the anesthesia used in ambulatory care surgery different from the anesthesia in major surgeries?

anesthetics is used in ambulatory


What is the scientific word for sleeping gas?

Sleeping gasses are categorized as oneirogenic general anesthetics. Modern examples of sleeping gasses are Fluothane, Neothyl, Penthrane, and a gas derivative of Fentanyl.