Differentiate among types of anesthesia.
Differentiation should include a description of
- topical anesthesia
- local anesthesia (e.g., epinephrine, lidocaine [with or without epinephrine])
- general anesthesia.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is anesthesia important in many minor surgical procedures?
- What is the purpose of a topical anesthetic, a local anesthetic, and a general anesthetic? In what types of surgery might each anesthetic be used?
- What are the potential risks of various common anesthetics?
- What precautions must be taken when applying anesthetics?