When a patient is undergoing surgery, the doctor will give them a drug called an '''anesthetic'''. Anesthetics reduce or prevent [[pain]]. There are four main types.
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When a [[patient]] is undergoing [[surgery]], the doctor will give them a [[drug]] called an '''anesthetic'''. Anesthetics reduce or prevent [[pain]]. There are four main types.
* ''Local'': numbs one small area of the body. You stay awake and alert.
* ''Local'': numbs one small area of the body. You stay awake and alert.