Anesthesia

Types of anesthesia

• General anesthesia : A powerful drug that causes unconsciousness
• Intravenous : A needle inserted into a vein to give direct access to the bloodstream
• Catheter : A thin tube inserted into the space outside of the spinal cord or around peripheral nerves
• Injection : A needle and syringe is used to inject the drug into a body part
• Topical : A lotion or spray that is applied to the skin
• Eye drops : A drug that is applied to the eyes
• Skin patch : A drug that is applied to the skin