Marc Raffe DVM MS DACVAA DACVECC 03/07/2017 Anesthesia Marc Raffe DVM MS DACVAA DACVECC 03/07/2017
An-esthesia “Without sensation” General or local insensibility to pain and sensation induced by certain interventions or drugs. Anesthesia allows for the performance of surgery or other painful procedures
Anesthesiology The medical science of administering anesthetics (a substance that produces anesthesia)
Anesthesiologist A physician (or other medical professional) who specializes in anesthesiology
Nurse Anesthetist A nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia. A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a nurse who has completed graduate-level education and board certification in anesthesia
Anesthesia Drugs Opioids Tranquilizers Sedatives Alpha-2 agonists Inhalation (“Gas”) Muscle relaxant Local anesthetics