A1 Flashcards
(8 cards)
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Anaesthesia
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Without sensation.
2
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General anaesthesia
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Whole body without sensation = unconsciousnesses. Can still respond to noxious stimulation (eg sympathetic activation, tachycardia etc) but will not be aware of it/sense pain.
3
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Regional anaesthesia
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Lack of sensation from from a region of the body. This is done by medically manipulate the sensory nn. of that area. Subject is still conscious. Can be used during general anaesthesia.
4
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Sedation
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A state of reduced excitement.
5
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Anxiolysis
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A state of reduced anxiety.
6
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Analgesia
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Insensibility to pain, however still conscious.
7
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Narcosis
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State of stupor/unconsciousness.
8
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Hypnosis
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Artificially induced state of passivity.
