There are three types of anesthesia: regional and local anesthesia, sedation, and general anesthesia. Regional and local anesthesia allows patients to be awake during a surgical procedure.
General anesthesia side effects can range from minor problems like nausea or dry mouth to more serious ones like difficulty urinating or confusion. These side effects vary widely from person to ...
The inhaled anesthetics affect many receptors (e.g., GABA A, glycine, acetylcholine, serotonin, NMDA) in manners that plausibly could explain anesthesia. Which receptors mediate anesthesia remains ...