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Anesthesia

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Learning about anesthesia:	Reference What do I need to know about anesthesia? Reference Who will be caring for me when I receive anesthesia? Reference How will my body be monitored?
Types of anesthesia:	Reference What is procedural sedation? Reference What is local anesthesia and what are the risks? Reference What is regional anesthesia and what are the risks? Reference What is general anesthesia and what are the risks? Reference Why is a muscle relaxant used?
Common concerns:	Reference Reference How can I help myself relax before anesthesia?
Risks and possible problems:	Reference How will my doctor find out my risk of having problems from anesthesia? Reference What is malignant hyperthermia (MH)?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference September 30, 2011
Medical Review:	Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Reference John M. Freedman, MD - Anesthesiology

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Anesthesia

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