Depending on the procedure and the patient’s health, different types of anesthesia are used by anesthesiologists in the UAE. Major surgeries often require general anesthesia, which induces full unconsciousness. Regional anesthesia is used for numbing a large part of the body, such as in childbirth. For minor procedures, local anesthesia is utilized to numb a specific area. Sometimes, varying levels of sedation are used for patient comfort during certain procedures. The choice of anesthesia is determined after a detailed evaluation of the patient’s health and the nature of the surgery.