adjective, sourer, sourest. 1. having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart. 2. rendered acid or affected by fermentation; fermented. 3. producing the one of the four basic taste sensations that is not bitter, salt, or sweet. 4. characteristic of something fermented: a sour smell.
General anesthetics normally are used to produce loss of consciousness before and during surgery. However, for obstetrics (labor and delivery) or certain minor procedures, an anesthetic may be given in small amounts to relieve anxiety or pain without causing unconsciousness.
The anesthesiologist must know this information in order to administer the proper drugs in the proper dosage. Breathing Tubes: During your surgery you will probably not need any breathing device other than an oxygen mask, if you are having local or regional anesthesia, or sedation.General anesthesia decreases your ability to breathe on your own, and anesthesiologists have several ways to assist your breathing.s an alternative, your anesthesiologist may use a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) instead of an endotracheal tube. The LMA is an effective method of assisting your breathing with a decreased likelihood of a sore throat. The LMA is frequently used for short day surgery cases.