Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 10/27/2009

Question
When are the different types of anesthesia used? Which one is the most common?

Answer
It depends on the case. There is sedation, local, regional and general anesthesia. Most often several different types can be used depending on the patient's health and patient wishes but the most common is general anesthesia.

Ronald Levy, MD
professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston