Regional anesthesia techniques

Regional anesthesia techniques involve numbing a specific part of the body rather than the entire body, which is common in general anesthesia. These techniques, such as spinal or epidural anesthesia, are used for surgeries or procedures on the lower body, like childbirth or knee surgery. A healthcare provider injects anesthetic near a nerve or into the spinal area, blocking sensation in that region. This allows patients to remain awake and alert while experiencing no pain in the targeted area, promoting quicker recovery and reducing the risks associated with being fully unconscious.