Local vs. General Anesthesia – What’s the Difference? 🤔💉When it comes to long procedures, the main difference between local and general anesthesia is simple: you're either awake or asleep.Local anesthesia: You’ll be completely awake but numb. This is usually done through a series of shots to make sure you don’t feel a thing.General anesthesia: You’ll be completely asleep during the procedure. Interestingly, local anesthesia is often used in combination with general anesthesia to ensure maximum

788K views · 5.3K reactions | The patient is being taken to the operating room for a procedure under general anesthesia, where they will be safely and comfortably sedated. The patient has been successfully extubated and is recovering well after anesthesia. Nursing Officer  | Nursing Officer | Facebook