Title: Describe types of anesthesia.
Course: Surgical Technologist II (14056--II) > Section: Understanding Pharmacology in the Surgical Setting

Description should include the following types of anesthesia, their desired effects, and basic considerations in the administration and use of each:

- General, including phases and stages
- Locally monitored anesthesia care (LMAC)
- Local
- Topical
- Conscious/moderate sedation
- Blocks
- Regional (e.g., spinal, epidural)

Description should also include

- anesthesia equipment in case of airway emergency
- anesthesia complications and interventions
- the concept that choice of anesthesia is made on a case-by-case basis, considering the patient and the type of surgery.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How might the type of surgery determine the type of anesthesia used?
- How might the patient’s history determine the type of anesthesia used?
- Why must the surgical technologist be knowledgeable about the administration and effects of anesthesia?
- What does the surgical tracking board mean when it says “choice” under anesthesia?