Session 20

Pain Medications

Analgesia vs. Anesthesia

Analgesia:Pain is still perceived, but is no longer

painful.

Anesthesia The loss of bodily sensation.

SystemicAffects the entire bodySystemic = 1

Regional = 2

Local = 3nal

Pain relief stays within a region

LocalPain relief is within a small area

1

2

3

Sleep AidsSedatives

Narcotics

EpiduralSpinal

General Anesthesia

Sleep Aids and Sedatives

Narcotics

Epidural

General Anesthsia

Nitrous Oxide Gas

Local Anesthesia

THE END

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