1. Marc Raffe DVM MS DACVAA DACVECC 03/07/2017
Anesthesia
Marc Raffe DVM MS DACVAA DACVECC
03/07/2017

2. 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

3. Anesthesiology
The medical science of administering anesthetics (a substance that produces anesthesia)

4. Anesthesiologist
A physician (or other medical professional) who specializes in anesthesiology

5. 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

6. Anesthesia Drugs Opioids Tranquilizers Sedatives Alpha-2 agonists
Inhalation (“Gas”)
Muscle relaxant
Local anesthetics