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Principles of Anaesthesia (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Anaesthesia can be defined as states of unconsciousness produced by controlled reversible drug induced intoxication of the central nervous system in which the patient neither perceives nor recalls noxious stimuli. The word is derived from the Greek for ‘without feeling’. It can be classified into two major groups – General or Local/Regional.
Anaesthesia can be defined as states of unconsciousness produced by controlled reversible drug induced intoxication of the central nervous system in which the patient neither perceives nor recalls noxious stimuli. The word is derived from the Greek for ‘without feeling’. It can be classified into two major groups – General or Local/Regional.
*During an anaesthetic it is important to monitor the patient to assess depth of anaesthesia as well as cardiovascular and respiratory status as well as temperature among others.
*During an anaesthetic it is important to monitor the patient to assess depth of anaesthesia as well as cardiovascular and respiratory status as well as temperature among others.
*It may be beneficial to have a patient on fluids during a procedure e.g. during a long procedure or in geriatric patients. Common fluids used are Hartmanns or 0.9% Soduim Chloride.
*It may be beneficial to have a patient on fluids during a procedure e.g. during a long procedure or in geriatric patients. Common fluids used are Hartmanns or 0.9% Soduim Chloride.
**If there is a concern about hypothermia in a patient that is receiving fluids then wrapping the giving set around a "warm hand" will warm the fluids prior to reaching the patient thereby aiding prevention of hyperthermia.
**If there is a concern about hypothermia in a patient that is receiving fluids then wrapping the giving set around a "warm hand" will warm the fluids prior to reaching the patient thereby aiding prevention of hypothermia.
==Post Operative Considerations==
==Post Operative Considerations==
*Degree of vocalisation.
*Degree of vocalisation.
*Response to stroking and gentle examination and manipulation of wounds and surrounding area.
*Response to stroking and gentle examination and manipulation of wounds and surrounding area.
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