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| What Types of Anesthesia Are There? |
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Local – this numbs an area of your body, and you are able to stay awake and aware of what is happening. |
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Conscious Sedation – this is a mild sedative to relax you. You stay awake, but may not remember the procedure afterwards. |
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Regional Anesthesia – blocks pain in an area of the body, such as your arm or leg. Epidural Anesthesia is an example of regional anesthesia which is sometimes used during childbirth. |
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General Anesthesia – allows you to be unconscious (fall asleep) during your procedure. You should not feel any pain during your procedure. |
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| What are the Side Effects of Anesthesia? |
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| You will feel groggy and disoriented. Most of this is not remembered since there is a large proportion of amnesia with anesthesia. Although you will walk to the car to go home, most people will not remember the ride. |
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| As with all general anaesthesia, there is a slight chance of nausea after the procedure but this is generally alleviated with an anti-nausea medication. |
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| What is Intravenous Anesthesia? |
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| All types of anesthesia can be administered intravenously. Anesthesia is a drug that helps you undergo a procedure by either numbing the area we will be treating, or putting you to sleep. |
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| How is it Administered? |
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| Intravenous anesthesia is administered through a needle in your vein. |
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Monitor your heart rate and rhythm with an ECG, breathing, blood oxygen levels, and blood pressure during your procedure |
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Manage pain you may have after your procedure |
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Ensure your comfort before, during, and after the procedure |
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