: Numbs a large part of the body, such as the lower half, via spinal or epidural injections.
General Anesthesia for Surgeons - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf aesthesia
Anesthesia is a controlled medical state characterized by the temporary loss of sensation or awareness, induced primarily to facilitate painless surgical or diagnostic procedures. It is distinct from sleep in that the anesthetized brain does not respond to pain signals or normal reflexes. Modern practice focuses on the "6 A's": anxiolysis, areflexia, autonomic areflexia, analgesia, amnesia, and anesthesia. Types of Anesthesia : Numbs a large part of the body,