What are the types of anaesthetics?

There are three types of anaesthetics:

  • Local anaesthetic – This type of anaesthetic is applied only to the specific part of the body where the surgery will be done. The patient is conscious but will not feel the pain. This may be combined with sedation.
  • Regional anaesthetic – This is applied to a larger or deeper part of the body. The patient is conscious but will not feel the pain. This may be combined with sedation.
  • General anaesthetic – This type of anaesthetic makes the whole body insensitive. The patient is in a controlled unconscious state and does not feel anything. The patient wakes up a few minutes after the operation has been completed