General Anesthesia- Is used for major surgeries like knee replacements and open heart surgeries. It can cause the patient to lose consciousness.
Monitored Sedation- This form of Anesthesia is usually used for minimally invasive procedures like colonoscopies, and the sedation levels can range from being slightly drowsy to complete unconsciousness.
Regional Anesthesia- This is usually used during childbirth and localized surgeries that are limited to a certain body part like the leg, arm, or abdomen. The affected body part will be numbed, and the patient will be unaware of the pain.
Local Anesthesia- Local anesthesia is given for minor procedures like receiving stitches or extracting a mole. The procedure includes numbing a small area while the patient is awake and alert.