Anaesthetic Basics

Question 1

General Anaesthetic

Answer 1

• Makes the patient unconscious in a controlled manner and is reversible depression of the nervous system

Question 2

Local Anaesthetic

Answer 2

• Patient is awake/alert
• Eliminates the sensation from a body part (by depression on the sensory/motor neurone in the peripheral nervous system/spinal cord)

Question 3

Regional Anaesthetic

Answer 3

• Only blocks pain in certain areas (e.g hing leg)

- Commonly done as an epidural

Question 4

Sedation

Answer 4

• Patient is conscious

- Calms, reduces anxiety and promotes sleep

Question 5

Function of Anaesthetic Circuit

Answer 5

• Supply O2 to patient
• Supply inhalation agent to patient
• Remove CO2 from patient