TYPES OF ANESTHESIA,effects and methods of administration.

Types of anesthesia:-

General anesthesia:-

Effects:-

Loss of sensory perception of the entire body.

Produce unconsciousness

Method of administration:-

Iv infusion or inhalation

Regional anesthesia or nerve block anesthesia:-

Effects:-

Loss of sensation over specific region of the body.

No unconsciousness

Method of administration:-

Spinal block 

Epidural block 

Regional block

Local anesthesia:-

Effects:-

Loss of sensation over a small /limited area of the body.

No unconsciousness

Method of administration:-

- topical application or infiltration.