Describe the therapeutic objective of the use of anesthesia during surgical procedures.

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An anesthetic that produces all stages of general anesthesia (I, II, III, and IV) is a complete anesthetic. Stage IV anesthesia is not a therapeutic objective. To keep the patient in Stage III and not Stage IV reflects the skill and experience of the anesthesiology team. Rapid, smooth induction with well-controlled maintenance is the key to good general anesthesia.

Describe the Therapeutic Objective of the Use of Anesthesia During