General Anesthesia for Surgeons - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
: Provides sedation and pain relief while the patient remains partially conscious and able to breathe independently. aesthesia
The specific technique used depends on the procedure and patient health: General Anesthesia for Surgeons - StatPearls - NCBI
: Renders the patient completely unconscious and unresponsive. It is typically maintained through inhaled gases (like sevoflurane) or intravenous agents (like propofol). aesthesia