general anesthesia
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ænəsˈθiːʒə/]
nounfemininepl: general anesthesias
anestesia geral
1. A state of unconsciousness induced by anesthetic drugs, affecting the entire body, used during surgery to prevent pain and awareness
The surgeon decided to use general anesthesia for the complex abdominal surgery.
O cirurgião decidiu usar anestesia geral para a cirurgia abdominal complexa.
2. A reversible loss of consciousness produced by anesthetic agents administered intravenously, inhalation, or by combination methods
General anesthesia allows the patient to sleep throughout the entire procedure.
A anestesia geral permite que o paciente durma durante todo o procedimento.
General anesthesia is a standard medical procedure in both Brazil and the USA for major surgical interventions. In Brazil, patients typically receive pre-operative consultations with an anesthesiologist (anestesista) who discusses risks and benefits. The term is formally used in medical documentation and consent forms (termo de consentimento). In healthcare settings across both countries, discussions about anesthesia type are routine patient safety protocols.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under general anesthesia - under the effects of general anesthesia during a procedure
to put someone under general anesthesia - to administer general anesthetic to render someone unconscious
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