Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Anesthesia

A state characterized by loss of feeling or sensation. This depression of nerve function is usually the result of pharmacologic action and is induced to allow performance of surgery or other painful procedures.

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A state characterized by loss of feeling or sensation. This depression of nerve function is usually the result of pharmacologic action and is induced to allow performance of surgery or other painful procedures.

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anesthesia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000758. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000758
  2. Anesthesia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthesia
  3. Anesthesia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131130