What's the Injection That Makes You Sleep? A Guide to Injectable Sedatives
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The modern era of anesthesia began in 1846, but advancements have led to a wide range of injectable medications used today. When a medical procedure requires more than local pain relief, a healthcare provider may administer an injection that makes you sleep, a process known as conscious sedation or general anesthesia. These powerful drugs induce a calm, sleepy, or unconscious state by acting on the central nervous system.
