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  1. Anesthesia - Wikipedia

    Regional and local anesthesia block transmission of nerve impulses from a specific part of the body. Depending on the situation, this may be used either on its own (in which case the …

  2. Anesthesia: What It Is, Side Effects, Risks & Types

    Anesthesia refers to the use of medications (called anesthetics) to keep you from feeling pain during procedures or surgery. Anesthetics temporarily block sensory signals from your nerves …

  3. Anesthesia - MedlinePlus

    Sep 30, 2025 · Anesthesia is the use of medicines, called anesthetics, to prevent pain during surgery and other medical procedures. Medicine may be given by injection, inhalation, topical …

  4. 4 Types of Anesthesia and How They're Used - Verywell Health

    Sep 5, 2025 · General anesthesia, local anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and sedation are the four types of anesthesia used during medical or surgical procedures. Learn more about their …

  5. Anesthesia - National Institute of General Medical Sciences

    May 20, 2025 · Anesthesia is a medical intervention that prevents patients from feeling pain during procedures like surgery, certain screening and diagnostic tests, tissue sample removal …

  6. General anesthesia - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 17, 2025 · General anesthesia brings on a sleep-like state with the use of a combination of medicines. The medicines, known as anesthetics, are given before and during surgery or other …

  7. Anesthesia 101 - How Does It Work? | Made for This Moment

    Thanks to advances in medicine and anesthesia, you don’t feel pain during surgery, medical procedures, and tests. But surgery and anesthesia are inherently dangerous, so it’s critical to …