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Compound that induces a loss of consciousness
General anaesthetics (or anesthetics) are often defined as compounds that induce a loss of consciousness in humans or loss of righting reflex in animals
General_anaesthetic
How drugs induce reversible suppression of consciousness
A general anaesthetic (or anesthetic) is a drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness. These drugs are generally administered by an
Theories of general anaesthetic action
Theories_of_general_anaesthetic_action
Medically induced loss of consciousness
they die. The biochemical mechanism of action of general anaesthetics is not fully understood. Anaesthetics have myriad sites of action and affect the central
General_anaesthesia
advent of ethanol (commonly known as drinking alcohol), the first general anaesthetic agent. These accounts of the anesthetic uses of ethanol come from
History_of_general_anesthesia
Drug that causes anesthesia
An anesthetic (American English) or anaesthetic (British English; see spelling differences) is a drug used to induce anesthesia — in other words, to
Anesthetic
State of medically-controlled temporary loss of sensation or awareness
"An Account of the First Use of Sulphuric Ether by Inhalation as an Anæsthetic in Surgical Operations". Survey of Anesthesiology. 35 (6): 375. doi:10
Anesthesia
American actress (born 1953)
Steenburgen underwent minor surgery on her arm, which required a general anaesthetic; shortly thereafter, she began experiencing "music (...) playing
Mary_Steenburgen
Volatile or gaseous anesthetic compound delivered by inhalation
oils better than in water). The ideal volatile anaesthetic agent offers induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia with minimal effects on non-target
Inhalational_anesthetic
Chinese physician (c. 140–208)
first person in China to use anaesthesia during surgery. He used a general anaesthetic combining wine with a herbal concoction called mafeisan (麻沸散; literally
Hua_Tuo
Type of tonsil
19% of cases after removal. Carried out through the mouth under a general anaesthetic (or less commonly a topical), adenoidectomy involves the adenoid
Adenoid
Medical device to supply a mix of life-support and anaesthetic gases
An anaesthetic machine (British English) or anesthesia machine (American English) is a medical device used to generate and mix a fresh gas flow of medical
Anaesthetic_machine
Medical procedure
hysteroscopy pain, and the upfront choice of local anaesthetic, sedation, epidural or general anaesthetic was launched in summer 2018. 'End barbaric NHS hysteroscopies
Hysteroscopy
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International_Beer_Day
Surgical procedure to deliver a baby
following a spinal or epidural anaesthetic is possible because the mother remains alert; however, after a general anaesthetic, the father or other family
Caesarean_section
Chemical compound
Methoxypropane, or methyl propyl ether, is an ether once used as a general anaesthetic. It is a clear colorless flammable liquid with a boiling point of
Methoxypropane
Drug used to prevent nausea or vomiting
treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics, and chemotherapy directed against cancer. They may be used for severe
Antiemetic
Form of neuraxial regional anaesthesia
of neuraxial regional anaesthesia involving the injection of a local anaesthetic with or without an opioid into the subarachnoid space. Usually a single-shot
Spinal_anaesthesia
Surgical removal of the tonsils
anaesthetic with anaesthetic spray only, called tonsillotomy (or tonsil resurfacing or partial tonsillectomy), or it can be performed under general anaesthetic
Tonsillectomy
American bank robber (1903–1934)
of them then drove to Probasco's place. Dillinger chose to have a general anaesthetic. Loeser later testified: I asked him what work he wanted done. He
John_Dillinger
Surgical procedure to perform a prostatectomy
techniques have become available. This procedure is done with spinal or general anaesthetic. A triple lumen catheter is inserted through the urethra to irrigate
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transurethral_resection_of_the_prostate
Neurosurgical treatment of mental disorders
neurosurgeons. During the operation, which is carried out under a general anaesthetic and using stereotactic methods, a small piece of brain is destroyed
Psychosurgery
Avoidance of the consumption of alcohol
it was never spelled that way. The word is first recorded in 1832 in a general sense in an American source, and in 1833 in England in the context of abstinence
Teetotalism
Surgically shortening, lengthening, or re-aligning a bone
vara, genu valgum, and genu varum. The operation is done under a general anaesthetic. Osteotomy is one method to relieve pain of arthritis, especially
Osteotomy
Genetic disorder causing muscles to delay relaxing after contraction
associated with increased risk of malignant hyperthermia (MH) during general anaesthetic. The prolonged muscle contractions, which occur most commonly in
Myotonia_congenita
Loss of memory caused by psychoactive substances
also with slow acting parenteral general anaesthetics.[citation needed] Amnesia is desirable during surgery, so general anaesthesia procedures are designed
Drug-induced_amnesia
Historical event in Great Britain
drink that became popular, at that time the word "gin" was also used as a general term for drinks distilled from grain.[citation needed] The British government
Gin_Craze
Queen of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
May 1993, when she was admitted to the Infirmary for surgery under general anaesthetic. In 1987, Elizabeth was criticised when it emerged that two of her
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Queen_Elizabeth_the_Queen_Mother
Discredited neurosurgical operation
his hands were impaired by gout, the procedure was performed under general anaesthetic by Pedro Almeida Lima, who had previously assisted Moniz with his
Lobotomy
Drug-containing solution for intentionally ending life
diminish the pain from the injection of euthanasia solution, and general anaesthetics, which induce coma to the objects, are used together. They exert
Euthanasia_solution
Excessive swallowing of air
respiratory problems and cardiovascular critical care or in surgery when a general anaesthetic is required. In the case of aerophagia during NIV, it is normally
Aerophagia
Gland of the male reproductive system
surgery or as laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. These are done under general anaesthetic. Usually the procedure for cancer is a radical prostatectomy, which
Prostate
Formulary by the World Health Organization
alternatives Alternatives are 4th level ATC chemical subgroup (S01HA Local anaesthetics) excluding cocaine and combinations Carbachol is an alternative Alternatives
WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
Alcoholic drink normally served before or after a meal
before dining, the emphasis is usually on dry rather than sweet, as a general guideline. In France, the apéritif varies from region to region: pastis
Apéritif_and_digestif
1963–65 serial child killings in England
examine the dog to determine his age; the examination required a general anaesthetic from which Puppet did not recover. Hindley was furious, and accused
Moors_murders
Introducing alcohol into the rectum via the anus
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Alcohol_enema
Beer variety, with low alcohol content
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Small_beer
children less stressful. Without its use, many children need to have general anaesthetic in order to receive their treatment. Patients receiving radiotherapy
Magic string (therapeutic aid)
Magic_string_(therapeutic_aid)
Rapid onset of confusion caused by alcohol withdrawal
called liskojen yö, lit. 'the night of the lizards', for its sweatiness, general unease, and hallucinations tending towards the unseemly and frightening
Delirium_tremens
Measure of solubility of general anaesthetics in blood
simplified, it is the exhaled gas concentration required to produce anaesthetic effects – an inverse indicator of anesthetic gas potency. "Ostwald solubility
Blood–gas partition coefficient
Blood–gas_partition_coefficient
High-proof liquor, generally made illicitly
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Moonshine
Organic compound
petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. Historically it was used as a general anesthetic, and has modern medical applications as an antiseptic, disinfectant
Ethanol
Chemical sedative and hypnotic drug
and Ernest Overton respectively made the major discovery that the general anaesthetic action of a drug was strongly correlated to its lipid solubility
Chloral_hydrate
to hold the eyes closed, ocular injury occurs during 0.1-0.5% of general anaesthetics, and is usually corneal in nature. Intraoperative eye injuries account
Eye injuries during general anaesthesia
Eye_injuries_during_general_anaesthesia
Volatile anaesthesia medication
as a volatile anaesthetic. It was first made in 1948 by William T. Miller and came into medical use in the 1960s. It was used as a general anesthetic from
Methoxyflurane
Former alcoholic who retains patterns of addiction
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Dry_drunk
English private maternity hospital
administering further anaesthetic. An inquest concluded that Sampson's death pertained to an "unknown cause, possibly related to (a) general anaesthetic." In April
Portland_Hospital
King of Spain from 1975 to 2014
descriptions of him. A benign 17–19 mm tumour was removed under general anaesthetic from King Juan Carlos's right lung in an operation carried out in
Juan_Carlos_I
Type of alcoholic beverage made in prison
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Pruno
Colourless non-flammable greenhouse gas
significant medical uses, especially in surgery and dentistry, for its anaesthetic and pain-reducing effects, and it is on the World Health Organization's
Nitrous_oxide
Mixed drink made in a gallon jug
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Borg_(drink)
American sobriety-focused mutual help fellowship
Additionally, the AA General Service Office provides a pamphlet with guidelines for members working with incarcerated alcoholics. AA's New York General Service Office
Alcoholics_Anonymous
Inflammation of the pancreas
inflammation. The treatment of mild acute pancreatitis is admission to a general hospital ward for fluid resuscitation and patient monitoring. Traditionally
Pancreatitis
Engagement of the Falklands War in June 1982
anaesthetist, Malcolm Jowitt, used Ketalar, in injectable and steroid-based general anaesthetic that had some occasional and highly interesting side effects. One
Battle_of_Mount_Harriet
Fermented drink with sprouted barley
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Malt_drink
Condition of being unaffected by alcohol
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Sobriety
Drink taken shortly before bedtime
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Nightcap_(drink)
Type of youth entertainment venue
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Underage_club
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List_of_twelve-step_groups
Euphemism for hallucinations caused by alcohol
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Seeing_pink_elephants
Short-acting anaesthetic and sedative drug
brand name Amidate, is a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic agent used for the induction of general anaesthesia and sedation for short procedures such
Etomidate
Very tall beer glass
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Yard_of_ale
Colloquial expression
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Hair_of_the_dog
Rare complication of general anesthesia
Orton JK, Yau HM, Oh TE (April 1990). "Detecting awareness during general anaesthetic caesarean section. An evaluation of two methods". Anaesthesia. 45
Anesthesia_awareness
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List of non-alcoholic mixed drinks
List_of_non-alcoholic_mixed_drinks
Permanent birth control method for women
Unlike tubal ligation, it may not require a general anaesthetic (though is often done under general anaesthetic).[citation needed] Despite this, some women
Essure
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List of countries with alcohol prohibition
List_of_countries_with_alcohol_prohibition
Class of CNS depressant drugs
they can also be given intravenously, intramuscularly, or rectally. In general, benzodiazepines are well tolerated and are safe and effective drugs in
Benzodiazepine
Illegal business of smuggling alcoholic beverages
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Rum-running
County in the US that forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages
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Dry_county
Behavioural and physical changes due to the consumption of alcohol
conservatively interpreted. Many informal intoxication tests exist, which, in general, are unreliable and not recommended as deterrents to excessive intoxication
Alcohol_intoxication
Alcohol-associated arrhythmia condition
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Holiday_heart_syndrome
Establishment that illegally sells alcoholic beverages, or retro-style bars
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Speakeasy
English author and poet (1858–1924)
Nesbit felt guilt over this, having fed him shortly before the general anaesthetic and then leaving him unattended afterwards, not realising that he
E._Nesbit
American surgeon (1861–1932)
ether (the usual general anaesthetic of the time) was used too often and was more dangerous than local anaesthetics. The anaesthetic used by Kane was
Evan_O'Neill_Kane
Mixture of different psychoactive drugs
Percentage of samples Ketamine Dissociative anaesthetic 94.7% Ketamine precursor Dissociative anaesthetic (precursor) 84.2% MDMA Empathogen/Entactogen
Tusi_(drug)
Person who maintains jobs and relationships while exhibiting alcoholism
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High-functioning_alcoholic
Medical procedure
or the bladder urinary retention requiring a catheter risks of general anaesthetic (used for laparoscopic hernia repair and most open hernia repairs)
Inguinal_hernia_surgery
Resilient, smooth, glass-like tissue at the front ends of ribs in vertebrates
elsewhere in the body. Whilst this is typically conducted using a general anaesthetic, IV sedation can also be used. The procedure presents a minor risk
Costal_cartilage
Professor of Biophysics and Anaesthetics at Imperial College London since 1993. His research focuses on how general anaesthetics act at the cell and molecular
Nicholas_Franks
Hypothesis on human attraction to alcohol
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Drunken_monkey_hypothesis
Finnish drinking culture
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Pantsdrunk
Ghanaian Hospital
dental, diabetic, sickle cell, and dermatology clinics with others being anaesthetic, chest, hypertensive. The hospital also supports services such as laboratory
Tema_General_Hospital
Metric of alcohol concentration in blood
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Blood_alcohol_content
Fellowship of people recovering from growing up in an alcoholic family
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Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
Adult_Children_of_Alcoholics_&_Dysfunctional_Families
Daily amount of rum given to Royal Navy sailors; abolished in 1970
beer being added to the daily rations in compensation. The Portsmouth General Post Office issued a special cancellation reading "Last Issue of Rum to
Rum_ration
Alcoholic fermentation byproduct
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Fusel_alcohol
Cancer originating in the larynx (voice box)
Local anaesthetic spray may be used.[citation needed] If there is a suspicion of cancer, biopsy is performed, usually under general anaesthetic. This
Laryngeal_cancer
Removal or termination of an electrical pathway from parts of the heart
depends on the problem, the length of the operation and whether or not general anaesthetic was used.[citation needed] Recurrence of atrial fibrillation within
Catheter_ablation
Driving after consuming alcohol or drugs
the United States (PDF). Surgeon General's Workshop on Drunk Driving. Rockville, MD: Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human
Driving_under_the_influence
Race combining running and speed drinking
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Beer_mile
Organisms used to study biology across species
use in treating diabetes, which had previously meant death. Modern general anaesthetics such as halothane were also developed through studies on model organisms
Model_organism
Reduced inhibitions due to alcohol
becoming more frequent. The Commander-in-Chief of the German military, General Walther von Brauchitsch, concluded that his troops were committing "most
Dutch_courage
Type of alcoholic beverage
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Coca_wine
Non-lethal chemical or biological weapon
still held secret by the Pentagon." Sleeping gas is an oneirogenic general anaesthetic that is used to put subjects into a state in which they are not conscious
Incapacitating_agent
Medical profession
patient for treatment, sterilising instruments, assisting during general anaesthetic dental procedures, positioning suction devices, exposing dental radiographs
Dental_assistant
Radiation therapy technique for the treatment of cancer
cancer (when the cancer is contained within the prostate). Under a general anaesthetic, the radioactive seeds are injected through fine needles directly
Prostate_brachytherapy
Medical symptom or condition
cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens for cancer and other diseases, and general anaesthetic agents. An old cure for migraine, ergotamine, is well known to cause
Nausea
Hospital in Nottingham, England
completed. Prince Charles had a three hour bone graft operation, under general anaesthetic, on 1 September 1990, after a broken arm had not healed, with surgeons
Queen's_Medical_Centre
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Comparison of psychoactive alcohols in alcoholic drinks
Comparison_of_psychoactive_alcohols_in_alcoholic_drinks
Russian term for serious alcohol abuse
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