What is the most common method used to administer general anesthesia?
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According to research published via the National Library of Medicine, general anesthesia is most commonly initiated with intravenous (IV) sedatives, followed by the maintenance of unconsciousness using volatile, inhaled anesthetics. This combined approach, utilizing both IV and inhalational methods, is the most common method used to administer general anesthesia for the majority of surgical procedures.
