At a regional MH testing center Davis Washington is undergoing a muscle biopsy for suspected genetic predisposition to malignant hyperthermia.The anesthesia provider will provide light intravenous (IV)sedation while the surgeon infiltrates the biopsy site with a local anesthetic.This will facilitate Davis' tolerance of the procedure and minimize his risk for an MH episode.What is the current correct name for this anesthesia modality?

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MAC is infiltration of the surgical site with a local anesthetic and is performed by the surgeon."Local standby" and "anesthesia standby" are older,less accurate terms frequently used interchangeably with MAC.The anesthesia provider supplements the local anesthetic with IV drugs that provide sedation and systemic analgesia,monitors the patient's vital functions,and may use additional medication to optimize the patient's physiologic status.

At a Regional MH Testing Center Davis Washington Is Undergoing