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Anesthetic Agents

Anesthetic agents are drugs that are used to induce a state of unconsciousness and analgesia (lack of feeling) so that medical procedures, surgeries, and other painful treatments can be carried out without causing discomfort to the patient. They can also be used to treat pain, induce sedation, reduce anxiety, and ma…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Anesthetic agents are drugs that are used to induce a state of unconsciousness and analgesia (lack of feeling) so that medical procedures, surgeries, and other painful treatments can be carried out without causing discomfort to the patient. They can also be used to treat pain, induce sedation, reduce anxiety, and maintain patient stability during a procedure. Anesthetic agents work on the brain and nervous system by blocking nerve signals, resulting in an unconscious state and lack of feeling. Anesthetic agents are an important part of modern medical care, making it possible to provide safe and effective treatments.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Anesthesia.

Journal editorial board
John Bebawy · United States Pradipta Bhakta · Ireland Mainul Haque · United Kingdom

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