What is considered induction of anesthesia?
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The induction phase of general anesthesia is the first of three key stages, typically lasting less than 5 minutes for most procedures. It is the critical process of administering anesthetic agents to transition a patient from a conscious, awake state to a controlled, reversible state of unconsciousness. This prepares the patient to tolerate a surgical procedure or other medical intervention without pain or awareness.
