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How does the Anasthesia work?
Phy6explorer said:Of course, I have, but it's not given exactly how it works has it? If it is there, please mention the sub-heading under which it is there? My question is that what does anasthesia do so that the patient becomes sort of un-consious or does not feel pain?
Phy6explorer said:Of course, I have, but it's not given exactly how it works has it? If it is there, please mention the sub-heading under which it is there? My question is that what does anasthesia do so that the patient becomes sort of un-consious or does not feel pain?
Moonbear said:(as an aside, Google Scholar is really inadequate for searching for such topics in my opinion; it seems better for finding books than current peer-reviewed, quality research articles).
If you're on a university system, PubMed is even better and should give you direct links to your library's subscriptions with fulltext. I don't know what you're searching for, but then again, you made the claim you didn't find much on this topic with Google Scholar when I got quite a lot of hits on PubMed (my above list is just a tiny sampling). PubMed is where all the biomedical journals index their content, even before it's in print; it's really the first place to look for biomedical related topics.Cincinnatus said:I hear people say this all the time. I wonder if google scholar perhaps got better at some point and it used to not work as well? When I search for a biology topic on both I always find the exact same things. The reason I use google scholar is that it is better at finding a full-text version of an article especially if you're plugged into a university system... Also, a lot of the more theoretical literature doesn't show up on pubmed at all.
Cincinnatus said:This is essentially unknown. The neuroscience of general anesthesia is almost as mysterious as everything else in neuropharmacology. [/url]
How come people started using it at first without knowing what it does?
Cincinnatus said:The probably semi-apocryphal story an anesthesiologist once told me was that ether was first known to uh.. "get you high".
Phy6explorer said:How does the Anasthesia work?
Phy6explorer said:Thanks greghouse,
That cleared many of my doubts!
Cincinnatus said:It seems my initial comment that how anesthesia works is unknown was not understood as I intended.
Anesthesia works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the brain to the body. This prevents the brain from receiving and responding to pain signals, resulting in unconsciousness.
The duration of anesthesia depends on the type of anesthesia used and the length of the medical procedure. Some types of anesthesia wear off quickly, while others can last for several hours.
The risks of anesthesia include allergic reactions, respiratory complications, and adverse interactions with other medications. It is important to discuss any potential risks with your doctor before undergoing anesthesia.
Anesthesiologists use a variety of monitoring techniques, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, to continuously assess and adjust the amount of anesthesia given to a patient. They also consider factors such as age, weight, and medical history to determine the appropriate dosage.
Anesthesia can affect the body in various ways, including temporarily altering vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure. It can also cause temporary side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and confusion. However, these effects typically resolve once the anesthesia wears off.