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Anesthetics can prolong labor and increase the risk of requiring a cesarean section . Doctors should discuss the risks and benefits associated with epidural or spinal anesthesia with pregnant patients

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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.


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 works like chloroform?

There are various volatile anesthetics with similar sedative effects to chloroform, such as isoflurane and sevoflurane. These anesthetics are commonly used in medical settings for inducing sedation and anesthesia during surgeries. Additionally, other sedatives like benzodiazepines and opioids can produce similar effects to chloroform, but they do not work in the same way.


What nerve would be blocked by anesthetics administered during childbirth?

pudendon


What effects does oxytocin produce in females?

Oxytosin stimulates flowing of milk.Contracts muscles of womb during delivery of baby.


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)


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.


What are some really facts about anesthesia?

Redhead require more anesthetics to go under during surgery.


Which is the animal assisted by its own species during delivery?

Humans are the only animal assisted by its own species during delivery. Some other species such as male crabs provide shelter and protection for the female during delivery but do not assist in the delivery process.


Will using an IV for pain during labor hurt the baby?

Intravenous pain medications have certain side effects. Most of the ones used in labor and delivery are not harmful to the fetus.


Why is local anesthesia used?

Local anesthetics are used to prevent patients from feeling pain during medical, surgical, or dental procedures


What internal female organ is the fetus expelled during delivery?

The fetus is expelled through the vagina during delivery.