Anesthetics and Analgesics in Craniofacial Surgery
Anesthetics: Anesthetics are medications used to induce a state of controlled unconsciousness, eliminate pain, and achieve muscle relaxation during surgical procedures.
Analgesics: Analgesics are medications used to relieve pain, both during and after craniofacial surgery. They can be classified into different categories based on their mechanisms of action, such as opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and local anesthetics.