Anesthesia: What It Is, Side Effects, Risks Types - Cleveland Clinic Anesthetic drugs can stay in your system for up to 24 hours If you’ve had sedation or regional or general anesthesia, you shouldn’t return to work or drive until the drugs have left your body After local anesthesia, you should be able to resume normal activities, as long as your healthcare provider says it’s OK
4 Types of Anesthesia and How Theyre Used - Verywell Health The anesthetic is delivered through an injection or small tube called a catheter You may be awake or given sedation during the surgical procedure Regional anesthesia includes spinal blocks and epidurals and is often used for childbirth and minor surgeries: