anesthetic agent

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Noun

anesthetic agent - a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

anaesthetic, anaesthetic agent, anesthetic

drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic

general anaesthetic, general anesthetic - an anesthetic that anesthetizes the entire body and causes loss of consciousness

intravenous anesthetic - an anesthetic that produces anesthesia when injected into the circulatory system

local anaesthetic, local anesthetic, topical anaesthetic, topical anesthetic, local - anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

spinal anaesthetic, spinal anesthetic - an anesthetic that is injected into the spine

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Xylazine is a sedative agent but it is also being used as an anesthetic agent in ruminants.

Sedative and Analgesic Effects of Xylazine, Ketamine and Diazepam in Ducks

However, some studies do not show any hemo-dynamic difference between propofol and sevoflurane whereas other studies shows better hemodynamic stability with one anesthetic agent as compared to the other12.

COMPARISON OF VARIATION IN MEAN ARTERIAL BLOOD PRESSURE AFTER INDUCTION WITH SEVOFLURANE VERSUS PROPOFOL

Sex, the inhaled anesthetic agent, and interaction between those factors did not influence the QT interval, QTc, or Tp-Te/QT and Tp-Te/JT ratios.

Inhalation of Sevoflurane and Desflurane Can Not Affect QT Interval, Corrected QT, Tp-Te/QT or Tp-Te/JT in Children

VAS 1: Pain score during injection of anesthetic agent.

A Randomized Controlled Comparison of Effects of Three Different Agents Used for Local Anesthesia in Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Prostate Biopsy/Transrektal Ultrason Kilavuzlugundaki Prostat Biyopsisinde Kullanilan Uc Farkli Anestezik Ajanin Etkinliklerinin Randomize Kontrollu Karsilastirilmasi

Ketamine, a widely used anesthetic agent, could produce an anti-depressant response in two hours rather than weeks compared to other medications, offering a wholly new approach to treating severe depression, researchers say.

Ketamine may cut depressive symptoms in two hours

The type of anesthetic agent used was based on the preference and judgment of the attending anesthesiologists.

Intraoperative Blood Loss during Induced Abortion: A Comparison of Anesthetics

The characteristics of the local anesthetic agent used are also important in the development of LATS.

The Knowledge of Eye Physicians on Local Anesthetic Toxicity and Intravenous Lipid Treatment: Questionnaire Study

The present study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of intrathecal pethidine as a sole anesthetic agent and as a postoperative analgesic in surgical procedures below the umbilicus.

Intrathecal pethidine as a sole agent for spinal anesthesia and analgesia--a comparison with 5% lignocaine

During the use of anesthetic solutions, it is important for the clinician to understand the onset, depth, and duration of anesthetic agent in order to choose the right one for the patient.

AN IN VIVO STUDY ON THE MINIMUM VOLUME OF MAXILLARY INFILTRATION ANESTHESIA FOR ROUTINE DENTAL WORK

Today, ketamine is the only known anesthetic agent with analgesic, hypnotic and amnestic effects, which also protects pharyngeal and laryngeal reflexes and does not evoke cardiovascular and respiratory depression.