Desflurane is an inhalation medication used for inducing anesthesia. Belongs to haloalkanes class of general anesthetics. Available as inhalation solution under brands Suprane and Amerinet Choice Suprane
Used for major surgeries and procedures requiring unconsciousness. Administered through mask or IV, monitored by anesthesiologist. Common side effects include nausea, sore throat, and muscle aches. Risks include postoperative delirium and malignant hyperthermia
General anesthesia creates a sleep-like state using medicines and inhaled gases. It eliminates pain by blocking brain's pain signals and reflexes. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs work together during procedures
TIVA uses intravenous agents for general anesthesia without inhalational agents. Target-controlled infusion (TCI) pumps deliver precise anesthetic doses. Both hypnosis and analgesia can be achieved through intravenous technique
Anesthesia is a controlled temporary loss of sensation for medical or veterinary purposes. Three main types: general anesthesia, sedation, and regional anesthesia. Regional anesthesia blocks pain in specific body areas using local anesthetics. Spinal and epidural anesthesia provide analgesia around the spinal cord
Anesthetics induce loss of sensation through brain or peripheral nervous system. General anesthesia involves loss of consciousness for surgical pain relief. Anesthesia stages range from mild relaxation to complete loss of consciousness. Inhalational anesthetics are hydrocarbons administered with oxygen. Intravenous anesthetics provide rapid onset with single dose