By Lila Barry
Anaesthesia refers to a condition whereby sensation is blocked temporarily or taken away. This is usually done during an operation that results into cutting of various areas hence the need to numb the body to ensure that someone does not feel the pain during the process. It is usually induced and leads to loss of muscle reflexes, responsiveness and one is normally in a state of amnesia. There are different types of anesthesia that may be used by doctors with each type suitable for a specific condition and area of the body.
One type of anaesthesia is local anaesthesia. It may be a cream that is applied onto a little area of the body to numb that part only. Doctors use it in minor surgical procedures whereby the patient is released exactly the same next day of the operation. Based on exactly what the physician may wish to achieve, someone may either be sedated or awake if this anaesthesia is being used.
Another common kind is called regional anaesthesia. When utilizing this type, the anaesthesia is used on a group of nerves. This therefore leads to numbing of a bigger area of the body for instance from the waist downwards. This kind is particularly used to make sure the patient feels safe throughout the surgical treatment and after the operation.
One type of anaesthesia is local anaesthesia. It may be a cream that is applied onto a little area of the body to numb that part only. Doctors use it in minor surgical procedures whereby the patient is released exactly the same next day of the operation. Based on exactly what the physician may wish to achieve, someone may either be sedated or awake if this anaesthesia is being used.
Another common kind is called regional anaesthesia. When utilizing this type, the anaesthesia is used on a group of nerves. This therefore leads to numbing of a bigger area of the body for instance from the waist downwards. This kind is particularly used to make sure the patient feels safe throughout the surgical treatment and after the operation.
