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(JEN-er-ruhl ann-es-THEE-zee-ah) Complete absence of sensation and consciousness induced by drugs given intravenously (in a vein) or inhaled; therefore, the patient is asleep during surgery. General anesthesia is given only by a doctor or registered nurse with special training in the use of anesthesia.
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a controlled state of unconsciousness, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including loss of ability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command, produced by a pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic method or combination thereof.
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| general anesthesia |
total body anesthesia, given by a face mask or endotracheal tube. The drugs used to induce general anesthesia tends to cause increased bleeding due to vasodilation, or increased diameter of blood vessels.
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