General anesthesia | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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 medical procedures. General anesthesia usually uses a combination of intravenous medicines and inhaled gasses.

Youll feel as though youre asleep. But general anesthesia does more than put you to sleep. You dont feel pain when youre under general anesthesia. This is because your brain doesnt respond to pain signals or reflexes.

An anesthesiologist is a doctor who specializes in anesthesia. In many hospitals, an anesthesiologist and a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) work together as a team during your procedure. While youre under anesthesia, the anesthesia team monitors you, watches your bodys vital functions, manages your breathing and treats pain related to the procedure.