Anesthesia is a medical practice that involves the administration of drugs to induce a reversible state of unconsciousness, analgesia (pain relief), muscle relaxation, and amnesia.
The primary goal of anesthesia is to ensure patient comfort and safety during surgical procedures.

Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in providing anesthesia and managing perioperative care.

During anesthesia, various drugs are administered to achieve specific effects. These drugs may include anesthetics to induce and maintain unconsciousness, analgesics for pain relief, muscle relaxants to facilitate surgery, and other medications to manage physiological functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.

Anesthesia is classified into different types, including general anesthesia (complete unconsciousness), regional anesthesia (numbing a specific region of the body), and local anesthesia (numbing a small area of the body). The choice of anesthesia depends on factors such as the type of surgery, patient’s medical condition, and the preferences of the surgical team.