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==Indication for Use==
 
==Indication for Use==
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Anaesthesia is indicated for a number of reasons and protocols should take into consideration the procedure requirements, patient needs and any current conditions that may affect the anaesthetic.
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Anaesthesia is indicated for a number of reasons and protocols should take into consideration the procedure requirements, patient needs and any current medical conditions that may affect the anaesthetic.
    
The most common indication is when a painful procedure such as surgery or a diagnostic test is to be performed, to reduce suffering by the patient but also reduces the risk to the person performing the procedure.
 
The most common indication is when a painful procedure such as surgery or a diagnostic test is to be performed, to reduce suffering by the patient but also reduces the risk to the person performing the procedure.
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Other uses include control of convulsions, to allow stabilisation of the patient and allow time for treatments to take effects, or euthanasia.
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Anaesthesia can also be used for the control of convulsions where it is used to allow stabilisation of the patient and gives time for treatments to take effects. It can also be used for euthanasia.
    
==Protocol Selection==
 
==Protocol Selection==
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