Anaesthesia is a controlled and reversible state of loss of sensation, which may either be with or without a loss of consciousness, which may be induced to allow surgical or diagnostic procedures.

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Anaesthesia remains one of medicine’s most remarkable yet least understood sciences. From managing pain and consciousness to keeping vital organs stable, here’s how anaesthesiologists perform the ...

Anaesthesia is a routine part of surgery, to keep you safe and comfortable before, during and after any surgical procedure. A patient under the effects of anaesthetic drugs is referred to as being ...

Anaesthesia or the loss of sensation during tests and surgical operations prevents pain and discomfort and enables a wide range of medical procedures to be carried out. It can be described as the use ...