Describe types of anesthesia.

Description should include the following types of anesthesia, their desired effects, and basic considerations in the administration and use of each:

• General, including phases and stages
• Locally monitored anesthesia care (LMAC)
• Local
• Topical
• Conscious/moderate sedation
• Blocks
• Regional (e.g., spinal, epidural)

Description should also include

• anesthesia equipment in case of airway emergency
• anesthesia complications and interventions
• the concept that choice of anesthesia is made on a case-by-case basis, considering the patient and the type of surgery.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How might the type of surgery determine the type of anesthesia used?
• How might the patient’s history determine the type of anesthesia used?
• Why must the surgical technologist be knowledgeable about the administration and effects of anesthesia?
• What does the surgical tracking board mean when it says “choice” under anesthesia?