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Help My Hurt

December 30th, 2007

Anesthetic

A local anesthetic is a medication (injected or applied directly to the skin) that numbs the area, causing a loss of feeling. A general anesthetic causes an change in consciousness, either totally unconscious or in an altered state, so pain is not felt.

By Marijke Durning, RN -- 0 comments