basal narcosis

narcosis

 [nahr-ko´sis]

a reversible state of central nervous system depression induced by a drug.

basal narcosis narcosis with complete unconsciousness, amnesia, and analgesia.

carbon dioxide narcosis respiratory acidosis.

nitrogen narcosis a state resembling drunkenness, with euphoria and disorientation, seen in divers below about 30 meters (100 feet) who are breathing compressed air, because of the high nitrogen content of air; some of the nitrogen enters the bloodstream and acts as a narcotic.

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basal narcosis

Premedication with narcotic drugs to reduce anxiety and post-operative shock.

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