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Local anaesthesia

Local anaesthesia involves numbing an area of the body using a type of medication called a local anaesthetic. These medications can be used to treat painful conditions, prevent pain during a procedure or operation, or relieve pain after surgery.

Local anaesthetic

Local anaesthetic is a type of medication used to numb areas of the body during some types of surgery. The word "anaesthetic" comes from the Greek word meaning the absence or loss of sensation.

General anaesthesia

General anaesthesia is a state of controlled unconsciousness. During a general anaesthetic, medications are used to send you to sleep, so you're unaware of surgery and don't move or feel pain while it's carried out.

Epidural anaesthesia

Epidural anaesthesia, often referred to as "an epidural", is an injection in the back that numbs the nerves and stops you feeling pain.

Anaesthesia

Anaesthesia means "loss of sensation". Medications that cause anaesthesia are called anaesthetics. Anaesthetics are used during tests and surgical operations to numb sensation in certain areas of the body or induce sleep

Pain relief in labour

Labour can be painful, so it’s important to learn about all the ways that you can relieve the pain. It's also helpful for whoever is going to be with you during your labour to know about the different options, as well as how they can support you.

Anesthesia

If you are having surgery, your doctor will give you a drug called an anesthetic. Anesthetics reduce or prevent pain. There are four main types. Local: ...

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