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Light anesthesia
Light anesthesia refers to a shallow level of sedation that reduces consciousness and pain sensation while maintaining some degree of patient responsiveness.
Light anesthesia refers to a shallow level of sedation that reduces consciousness and pain sensation while maintaining some degree of patient responsiveness. Used for Procedural sedation and analgesia, Minor surgical procedures requiring reduced consciousness.
At a glance
| Generic name | Light anesthesia |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Light anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil |
| Sponsor | Peking University First Hospital |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesiology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Light anesthesia typically involves the use of sedative and analgesic agents that depress the central nervous system to a mild-to-moderate degree. This state allows for reduced awareness and pain perception during minor procedures while preserving airway reflexes and the ability to respond to stimuli, distinguishing it from general anesthesia.
Approved indications
- Sedation for minor surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Pain and anxiety management during medical interventions
Common side effects
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Nausea
Key clinical trials
- TEAS for Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery (NA)
- TEAS for Sedation During ERCP: A Multicenter Trial (NA)
- Association of Sarcopenia With Rocuronium Use in Liver Transplant Recipients (NA)
- Fluorescence Guided Laparoscopic-Endoscopic Cooperative Sentinel Lymph Node Navigation Surgery Strategy for Early Gastric Cancer (NA)
- Vectored Thermal Pulsation, Intense Pulsed Light, and Eyelid Warm Compress Therapies for MGD (NA)
- Anesthesia Maintenance With Target-controlled Infusion of Propofol and Remifentanil at Fixed Ratio (PHASE4)
- Effect of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Postoperative Delirium and Negative Emotions in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery (NA)
- Effect of Fasting on Patient Outcomes After Wide-Awake, Local Anesthesia-only, No Tourniquet (WALANT) Procedures (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |