a drug which causes unconsciousness (for example, those used in an operation)
a medicine which produces general anaesthesia
a substance which is able to induce a reversible loss of consciousness associated with a lack of response to painful stimuli
Used during operations to block pain completely, during which time you are unconscious.
this type of anaesthetic involves being put to sleep. The patient has no awareness of the procedure under general anaesthetic. On occasion anaesthetics can be administrated poorly and may lead to a potential clinical negligence case for which our No Win No Fee lawyers may be able to advise you.
Drug that causes you to lose consciousness and not experience pain. RELATED Local anaesthetic (Glossary)
Anaesthetic drug that affects the whole body, usually causing loss of consciousness.
A drug that is used to produce loss of consciousness and deaden or reduce sensation throughout the body for the purpose of performing an operation.
A general anaesthetic (or anesthetic, see spelling differences) drug is an anaesthetic drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness. These drugs are generally administered by an anaesthetist/anaesthesiologist in order to induce or maintain general anaesthesia to facilitate surgery.
