preoxygenation
Pre-Oxygenation prior to inducing Anaesthesia

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Glossary of Anesthesia Terms


Introduction

This is a glossary of anesthesia terms for lay people and non-medical people. As the glossary evolves, I will add more pictures and illustrations to go along with the text. The list of terms is not all-inclusive nor are the descriptions complete. But it represents a starting point for patients interested in knowing about our “language.” Your anesthesthetist should make every effort to answer your questions; simply ask. Another good source of information is the web site of the Australian Society of Anesthesthestists.