Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

General Anesthesia

Procedure in which patients are induced into an unconscious state through use of various medications so that they do not feel pain during surgery.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Procedure in which patients are induced into an unconscious state through use of various medications so that they do not feel pain during surgery.

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3 entry terms
  • Anesthesia, General
  • Anesthesias, General
  • General Anesthesias

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14 allowable subheadings

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

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  1. E03.155w.197w

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WO 275

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. General Anesthesia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000768. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000768
  2. General Anesthesia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_anaesthesia
  3. General Anesthesia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q166543