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.

basal narcosis

Initial narcosis produced by sedatives used before administration of a general anesthetic.

See also: narcosis

basal narcosis

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