Anaesthesia enables surgery — but its impact extends far beyond unconsciousness. This episode explores the principles of general, regional, and local anaesthesia, alongside perioperative pain management strategies.

We examine airway management, physiological monitoring, analgesic pathways, and the balance between adequate pain control and adverse effects. The episode also highlights multimodal analgesia, regional techniques, and the importance of early pain assessment.

Rather than treating anaesthesia as background support, this chapter emphasises its central role in patient safety, recovery, and surgical outcomes.

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