Anaesthesia By John Gothard Consultant cardiothoracic anaesthetist The term anaesthesia is derived from the Greek (an-aisthesis) meaning “without feeling”. Most major and many minor operations in the UK are carried out under general anaesthesia where patients are completely unconscious, pain free and unaware of events. How do anaesthetics work? Anaesthesia can be induced and maintained […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…