The general anaesthetic triad is a fundamental principle in anaesthesia practice.
It includes three main goals: unconsciousness (hypnosis), analgesia (pain relief), and muscle relaxation.
Unconsciousness ensures the patient is unaware of the surgical procedure.
Pain relief prevents the perception of surgical pain.
Muscle relaxation facilitates surgical access and prevents involuntary movements.
Haemostasis and wound care are surgical concerns but not part of the anaesthetic triad.
Therefore, the correct answer is unconsciousness, pain relief and muscle relaxation.