What is the original function of Anesthesia prior to some surgical activity?
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Ann S. Thesia used to be a nice girl before going to med school and became one of those mendacious bastards!  She used to be be really nice and help everyone.  I guess you could call it "her function" but that's an awk. way to phrase it.  Come to think of it, see me after class.
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A potent, nonflammable, nonexplosive anesthetic administered by inhalation.\nTry the link if you are looking for one.
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in case of an emergency... like you stop breathing during your procedure or something... that way they can get to you quick to work on you and not have to take the time to cut off all of your clothes with scissors.
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Yes it does.\n\nUsually the person who does it will explain to you about the process.\n\nThey will clean the skin about the area with a (very cold) antiseptic and then inject some anaesthetic. This is usually the only bit that really hurts much. The anaesthetic numbs the area and often they try to numb the bone (the periosteum is very sensitive).\n\nThen they will put a needle in which is a little bit bigger than the anaesthetic needle. You tend not to feel that one except as pushing. No pain with this generally - some people have a little pain as the bigger needle gets to the marrow cavity of the bone but then there is a quick aspiration and then the needle is taken out and a dressing applied. That's all there is, really.\n\nNeedles always hurt but usually they hurt only a little bit - it's usually much worse for the needlephobic people who are actually so scared and anxious that if you just touch them they will leap up and try to run away.\n\nNeedles hurt because as they enter the skin they stimulate pain receptors in the skin which detect the sharp pressure sensation and send a nerve signal to the spinal cord and then to the brain. The local anaesthetic interferes with these nerves (preferentialy, mainly because these nerves are smaller in diameter and unmyelinated and hence the anaesthetic agent can penetrate them faster and easier) by blocking the sodium ion channels and therefore blocking the passage of the electrical signal up the nerve towards the brain.
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To make sure someone can do something.  I mean really do it not just pass a paper and pencil test on the subject but actually perform it.  Like you want to make sure a doctor can actually DO that surgery, not just answer questions correctly on a test about how to do the surgery.  When it is something that must be performed you need proficiency testing.
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I have had a cystoscopy performed on me. It involves the dilation of your bladder with a saline solution, while you are in a position similar to the one for a pelvic exam. The specialist then inserts a very small tube with a camera attached (scope) into your bladder and looks around. There is no need for anesthesia because it is painless. The only thing that you will feel is your full bladder, giving you the sensation of needing to urinate urgently. It only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. After the procedure is over, the specialist empties your bladder. I had a scare of the possibility of bladder cancer so I underwent this procedure in order to obtain a biopsy.  I did not feel any discomfort at any time and the biopsy turned out to be ok. There is no need for you to worry, go ahead have your procedure and move towards your recovery.
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I don't know what kind of sedation you mean - there are several kinds.\n\nMild:  Nitrous oxide sedation - this jsut relaxes you but you're conscious\n\nMild to Moderate:  Oral Sedation - this involves taking pills to sedate you prior to the procedure.\n\nModerate:  IV Sedation - this is an IV in your arm and you could be conscious, unconscious, or somewhere in between!\n\nStrong:  General Anesthesia - this is where they have to make sure you have an airway and you are all the way out.\n\nNow, with the IV and General, the same drugs that "knock you out" can depress your central nervous system, blood pressue, heart rate, etc etc.   Obviously, if these systems are depressed too far, the patient will die.   Fortunately for you, your oral surgeon has at least four years of training beyond MY four years of dental school that teaches him all the tricks of advanced life support.  So don't worry!\n\nHowever, MY biggest concern is this:  You're going in TOMORROW and you have no idea what the risks are or if your'e even going to GET sedation???  This is inconceivable to me!   Before they schedule the extraction appointment, they probably did a consult.  The surgeon looks at your xray and decides the degree of difficulty involved and (should) explain the risks of the procedures as well as your options in  terms of anesthetic and sedation, including all risks of these procedures.  I've NEVER heard of anyone saying, "Oh, just decide the day of and we'll explain the risks then."\n\nThe fact that you're even asking the question has me a little concerned, unless they already went over all that and maybe you just weren't paying attention or you didn't read the consent form they should provide OR maybe just lost the paper...??\n\nAnyway, good luck.  Sedation is better and easier than not, esp if your'e well insured!
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Have the dentist administer nitrous oxide to you for the procedure.  And if you are extremely nervous, ask the dentist about prescribing you something to take to relax you before the visit... in addition to the nitrous oxide.
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If a person is having surgery of any kind, they are required to have a pre-op physical. (Even for a vasectomy)  Routine lab work is drawn, blood pressure, weight & temp are recorded.  All this information is needed to determine the amount of anesthesia required, the type of blood need in the event of a blood transfusion...etc. Sorry dude, you're barking up the wrong tree...it's not a "Gay" thing, it's a human thing...(heck, even vets require pre-op physicals on some procedures on animals)
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For a simple answer.. it's used during a pulpotomy (a root canal on a baby tooth) to kill the pulp (nerve) of the tooth.
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a controllable and reversible loss of consciousness induced by intoxication of the central nervous system. Lowered sensitivity to external stimuli (hyporeflexia), analgesia, unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, and amnesia are significant features of general anaesthesia. The term "surgical anaesthesia" emphasizes muscle relaxation and analgesia.
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medication then surgery
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There are some dentists nowadays that put their patients under anesthesia even for regular check ups and cleanings. You should look into it in your area, they work especially for people like yourself.
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I'm an anesthesiologist.  The drug you list is not familiar to me.  The closest I can think of is remifentanil (a narcotic). or romazicon (reversal agent)\n\nWe use different drugs for different things. \n\n For general anesthesia, we use a drug to get people off to sleep (induction) - common induction agents are propofol, etomidate, pentothal, ketamine.  To keep people asleep, we usually use inhalation anesthetics, such as isoflurane, desflurane, sevoflurane, possibly with nitrous oxide.  We may also use a paralyzing agent such as succinylcholine, rocuronium, vecuronium, atracurium, cisatracurium or pancuronium.  For pain relief, we typically use a narcotic such as fentanyl, morphine, hydrocodone, alfentanil, or sufentanil.  Many patients also get midazolam, which is a sedative and amnestic.\n\nFor neuraxial (spinal/epidural) regional (nerve blocks) or local anesthetics, we use drugs called "local anesthetics".  Common local anesthetics are lidocaine, procaine, bupivicaine, tetracaine, chloroprocaine  (pretty much anything that ends in "caine" is a local anesthetic)\n\nPatients may also get drugs to prevent nausea, reverse the paralyzing agents, raise or lower blood pressure or heart rate, or treat anything else that might come up.\n\nHope that helps.\n\n(Many of the drugs listed by "The Nurse" are not anesthetic drugs, but may be given in the perioperative period; some of the anesthetic drugs that are listed are no longer used)
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There is a very strong seditive called Halcion that your dentist will precribe for you to take one hour before a procedure, and they will also give you nitrus oxide if they have that in their dental office during the procedure (if you even need it along with the Halcion,) Halcion  has a amnesiac effect, where you won't even remember getting any work done, you have to have someone drive you to and from the appointment, trust me, if you take this pill, you won't care where you are going, at leaste that is what i have seen, my spouse also had to take this before he had some extractions done, he appeared to be in la la land with a big smile on his face, hope this will help.
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Not at all.  Most eye surgery is done under a "local" anesthetic, so the patient is not unconscious during surgery.  I know that sounds yucky, but first the patient is tranquilized, so even though he/she is "awake", the patient is very "relaxed". The eye is clamped open, (yes, just like in the horror movies), a local anesthetic is applied to the eye and surgery begins....but...no pain at all, and usually absolutely no memory of the procedure. \n\nMy guess is you are having cataract surgery?  Truly, it is a piece of cake, an in office procedure most of the time, and absolutely no pain.\n\nGood Luck!\n\n"I'm not a physician, but I play one on TV."
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An anesthesiologist is a physician who obtains specialty residency training in anesthesia. To become an anesthesiologist, one must first receive a Bachelor's Degree from a four year college or university, and then a Medical Degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school. After graduation from medical school, a doctor will typically apply for a residency in a specialty such as surgery, pediatrics, or anesthesiology. A residency in anesthesiology requires four additional years of training, with the option for further sub-specialization through a fellowship of one to three years. Board certification may be obtained only by successfully completing a complex written and oral examination process which occurs after graduation from a residency program. So, you must first go to a medical school (and there are plenty in NY) and then you get a residency (there are plenty in NY). \n\nAn anesthetist is a registered nurse with specialty training who delivers anesthesia, sometimes under the supervision of an anesthesiologist and sometimes as a solo practitioner. CRNAs provide anesthetics to patients in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists, podiatrists, and other qualified healthcare professionals. When anesthesia is administered by a nurse anesthetist, it is recognized as the practice of nursing; when administered by an anesthesiologist, it is recognized as the practice of medicine.\n\nAs advanced practice nurses, CRNAs practice with a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. They carry a heavy load of responsibility and are compensated accordingly.\n\nCRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered: traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; critical access hospitals; ambulatory surgical centers; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons, and pain management specialists; and U.S. Military, Public Health Services, and Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities.\n\nEducation and experience required to become a CRNA include:\nA Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or other appropriate baccalaureate degree. \n\nA current license as a registered nurse. \n\nAt least one year of experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. \n\nGraduation with a master’s degree from an accredited nurse anesthesia program. They range from 24-36 months, depending upon university requirements. All programs include clinical training in university-based or large community hospitals. \n\nPass a national certification examination following graduation.\n\nI suspect that you are referring to anesthetists, rather than anesthesiologists. Go to the AANA training website below and look at the NY schools. \n\nHope this helps.