What's the difference between general anesthesia and sedation?!

Question: Nuffield Hospital

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Answers: Nuffield Hospital

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A general anaesthetic renders you unconscious to the point that your airway needs protecting which is why a small, breathing tube is inserted.
With sedation you are drowsy but still aware of everything that is going off, can hear voices etc but you just don't give a damn because you are too chilled to care! Sedation is a far safer option for dental work.

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general knocks you out

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general puts you asleep , sedation keeps you drowsy

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General puts you asleep and sedation makes you relaxed and drowsy but still awake.

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