neuroleptanesthesia

neuroleptanesthesia

 [noor″o-lep″tan-es-the´zhah] a state of neuroleptanalgesia and unconsciousness, produced by the combined administration of an analgesic" >opioid analgesic and a neuroleptic (antipsychotic agent), together with the inhalation of nitrous oxide and oxygen.

neu·ro·lept·an·es·the·si·a

(nū'rō-lept-an'es-thē'zē-ah), A technique of general anesthesia based on intravenous administration of neuroleptic drugs, together with inhalation of a weak anesthetic with or without neuromuscular relaxants.

neu·ro·lept·an·es·the·si·a

(nūr'ō-lept-an-es-thē'zē-ă) A technique of general anesthesia based on intravenous administration of neuroleptic drugs, together with inhalation of a weak anesthetic with or without neuromuscular relaxants.
Synonym(s): neuroleptanaesthesia.