: Provides sedation and pain relief while the patient remains partially conscious and able to breathe independently.
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: Renders the patient completely unconscious and unresponsive. It is typically maintained through inhaled gases (like sevoflurane) or intravenous agents (like propofol). : Provides sedation and pain relief while the
: Numbs a large part of the body, such as the lower half, via spinal or epidural injections. such as the lower half
: Numbs a small, specific area for minor procedures by blocking voltage-gated sodium channels in nerve fibers.
The specific technique used depends on the procedure and patient health: