Anesthesia /General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is a type of medical procedure that involves the use of drugs to cause a patient to become unconscious and unresponsive to pain during a surgical or medical procedure. It is administered through a variety of routes, including intravenous injection, inhalation, and topical application. The drugs used in general anesthesia work by depressing the central nervous system, which results in a loss of sensation and consciousness. While under general anesthesia, a patient is unable to feel pain, move, or respond to stimuli. A medical professional, usually an anesthesiologist, monitors the patient's vital signs and adjusts the dosage of the anesthetic as needed to ensure the patient remains unconscious and comfortable throughout the procedure.