Geriatric anesthesia is a specialized field of anesthesia care that focuses on the elderly population. It involves the use of techniques and drugs for anesthetizing older patients who may have multiple coexisting health conditions. The term "senior anesthesia" can be used as a synonym for geriatric anesthesia. Other synonyms for geriatric anesthesia include "elderly anesthesia," "old-age anesthesia," and "aged anesthesia." The use of these synonyms helps to emphasize the importance of specialized care for the elderly population, as well as to highlight the challenges that may be encountered in providing safe and effective anesthesia care for older patients.