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You're not really asleep, but not completely awake either. You feel no pain and afterwards, you don't remember a thing. Welcome to the world of conscious sedation. |
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Your guide to understanding pain
Everyone has experienced pain. But how exactly does your body process this sensation? |
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Physiology of pain
Pain stimulates pain receptors, and this stimulus is transferred via specialized nerves to the spinal cord and from there up to the brain. |
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What are local anaesthetics?
Local anaesthetics are pain killers that act locally, by blocking nerve conduction. |
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How do local anaesthetics work?
Local anaesthetics act locally, meaning that they do not affect any area of the body that is not innervated by the blocked nerve or nerves. |
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Side-effects of local anaesthetics
Serious side-effects are rare and shouldn't happen if local anaesthetics are administered correctly. |
