Misc Healthcare Topics
Taxonomy Of Anesthesia
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Edition: 2025/26
, Medical & Nursing | Misc Healthcare Topics I of VI pages
1. Definition of anesthesia
a drug-induced reversible depression of the CNS resulting in loss of response to a perception of all external
2. components of anesthesia
amnesia
analgesia
unconsciousness
immobility
arreflexia (attenuation of autonomic responses to noxious stimulation)
3. types of anesthesia
MAC
general anesthesia (inhaled or IV)
regional (topical or infiltration; peripheral nerve block, plexus block; central neuraxial block either spinal or
4. managing an anesthetic
preparation
preinduction
induction
maintenance
emergence from anesthesia
post-operative care
5. OR preparation
cart set up
FDA machine check/monitors
suction (oral and ETT size appropriate)
OR table and accessory equipment (arm board, stirrup)
warming devices (fluid warmer, warming blanket)
other equipment (art line, infusion pump, precordial doppler, cerebral oximeter)
6. airway supplies
face mask
oral airway, tongue blade
nasal airway/lube
laryngoscope handle
blades (miller, mac)
ETT, stylets, 10cc syringe
ambu bag
LMA/airway adjuncts
difficult airway/MH cart
7. IV supplies
IV fluids
extension tubing
volume expanders
Misc Healthcare Topics 2025/26 Edition
Taxonomy Of Anesthesia
Compiled By Masterpiecesolutions
Edition: 2025/26
, Medical & Nursing | Misc Healthcare Topics I of VI pages
1. Definition of anesthesia
a drug-induced reversible depression of the CNS resulting in loss of response to a perception of all external
2. components of anesthesia
amnesia
analgesia
unconsciousness
immobility
arreflexia (attenuation of autonomic responses to noxious stimulation)
3. types of anesthesia
MAC
general anesthesia (inhaled or IV)
regional (topical or infiltration; peripheral nerve block, plexus block; central neuraxial block either spinal or
4. managing an anesthetic
preparation
preinduction
induction
maintenance
emergence from anesthesia
post-operative care
5. OR preparation
cart set up
FDA machine check/monitors
suction (oral and ETT size appropriate)
OR table and accessory equipment (arm board, stirrup)
warming devices (fluid warmer, warming blanket)
other equipment (art line, infusion pump, precordial doppler, cerebral oximeter)
6. airway supplies
face mask
oral airway, tongue blade
nasal airway/lube
laryngoscope handle
blades (miller, mac)
ETT, stylets, 10cc syringe
ambu bag
LMA/airway adjuncts
difficult airway/MH cart
7. IV supplies
IV fluids
extension tubing
volume expanders
Misc Healthcare Topics 2025/26 Edition
