General anesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness used during surgery to prevent pain and awareness.
It involves administering a combination of drugs—typically through inhalation or intravenous injection—that suppress brain activity, rendering the patient unresponsive even to painful stimuli. While under general anesthesia, patients do not feel, move, or remember the procedure. Vital functions like breathing and heart rate are closely monitored by an anesthesia team. It’s commonly used for major operations and may carry risks such as nausea, confusion, or rare complications like anesthesia awareness or allergic reactions.
