It consists of the administration of intravenous medicine to obtain a state of semi-unconsciousness that allows the performance of invasive procedures without the patient appreciating pain, discomfort, inconvenience or other adverse sensations. The evolution of the medicine used in these procedures, allow an induction of this state and a high-resolution awakening (in seconds). Thanks to this, the length of stay in the hospital is very short and patients can be returned home between 1 and 2 hours after the administration of anesthesia.
Despite of this fast recovery, you should always come accompanied to the hospital. Medical protocols advise against driving or operating dangerous machinery after administration for 24 hours.
Sometimes, it is accompanied by the administration of local anesthesia at the site of the injury to achieve complete analgesia for the patient.