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Learn about the different types of anesthesia used during surgery. The three main categories are general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and local anesthesia.
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What Is Anesthesia? Before some types of surgery, you'll get medicine to make you sleep and prevent you from feeling pain. This medicine is called general anesthesia.
Types of Anesthesia There are various forms of anesthesia. The type of anesthesia you get will depend on the type of surgery and your medical condition. • Local anesthesia • Regional anesthesia • Spinal anesthetic • Epidural anesthetic • General anesthesia
When Do You Get It? Your doctor might give you general anesthesia if your procedure: • Takes a few hours or more • Affects your breathing • Is done over a large area of your body • Involves a major organ, such as your heart or brain • Could make you lose a lot of blood
What are the Risks and Side Effects? You might feel a little groggy when you wake up from the anesthesia. Other common side effects from the medicine are: • Nausea and vomiting • Dry mouth • Sore throat • Hoarse voice • Sleepiness • Shivering • Muscle aches
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