_Glossary
Introduction of the anaesthetic
Start of anaesthesia: this comprises the installation of a device to monitor the vital body functions, the sleep of the patient and the securing of the airways for the supply of oxygen.
Brachial plexus anaesthesia
Anaesthetisation of an arm by injecting a local anaesthetic in the area of the plexus, which supplies the corresponding arm.
Intubation tube
A plastic tube which is fed through the mouth or the nose into the wind-pipe after the anaesthetic has been introduced.
Anticoagulant medicines
Medicines which reduce blood clotting.
Sleep-inducing agents
Medicine which is administered at the start of anaesthia and induces sleep.
Clotting disorders
Disorders of blood clotting, which lead to an increased tendency to bleed.
Facial mask
A mask which is placed on the face, covering the mouth and nose, and via which the patient is given oxygen and where necessary an anaesthetic gas.
Infusion
A fluid which flows into the body (usually intravenously).
Injection
A procedure for introducing an agent into the body via a needle.
Injection cannula
Needles for injection.
Intravenous
In(to) a vein.
Intubation
See respiratory tube.
I.V. block
Anaesthetisation by the intravenous injection of a local anaethetic into a part of the body disconnected from the bloodstream.
Cannula
Needle.
Laryngeal mask
A small mask which is fed through the mouth and placed over the larynx onto the air tube inlet.
Medical history
A list of all illnesses/injuries and medical treatment of a patient in the course of his/her life.
Cerebrospinal fluid
A fluid which sorrounds the brain and spinal cord.
Local anaesthetic
Medicine for local anaesthetisation.
Mask
A mask which is placed on the face, covering the mouth and nose, and via which the patient is provided with oxygen or where necessary anaesthetic gas.
Introduction of the anaesthetic
See introduction of the anaesthetic.
Anaesthetic gas
A liquid anaesthetic agent, which is evaporated and induces sleep by inhalation.
Anaesthetic gas mixture
Oxygen with anaesthetic gas(es) added.
Anaesthetic agent
Medicine which is used to introduce and/or maintain anaesthesia by inhalation or injection.
Anaesthetic
See anaesthetic agent
Sobriety
(In connection with anaesthesia) an empty stomach by abstaining from the intake of food and drink.
Peridural anaesthesia
Injection of a local anaesthetic into the vertebral canal, outside of the meninge of the spinal cord; causes sections of the body to be anaesthetised.
Plexus anaesthesia
Anaesthitisation of one arm by injecting a local anaesthetic into the area of the plexus, which supplies the respective arm.
Local anaesthesia
Anaesthesia of selected parts of the body.
Meninge of the spinal cord
A fine membrane which surrounds the spinal chord and the cerebrospinal fluid.
Spinal anaesthesia
Anaesthetisation of the lower half of the body by injecting a local anaesthetic into the spinal cord.
Spinal cord
A cord in the spinal column, containing medulla and spinal fluid.
Spinal area
The area within the spinal cord.
Vertebral canal
The canal behind the vetebral spine, protected by the osseous vertebral arch, in which the spinal cord lies.
