Having a major surgical procedure can be a scary proposition. First, there's the fear connected to the issue itself that prompted the surgery. Then, you may also have some concerns about how the ...

Q: What do I need to knowabout general anesthesia? A: General anesthesia usually acts on the brainleading to overall relaxation of the body. Anesthetic drugs will either begiven through an intravenous ...

Q: When surgery is recommended, what should patients ask about anesthesia? A: Surgeons should explain the procedure to the patient after recommending surgery. This is a good time to ask what type of ...

As ambulatory surgery centers look for ways to maintain and grow their bottom line, more centers are changing their anesthesia care services to access more revenue. On the surface, the financial ...

Although most of us have experienced anesthesia, the general public has little understanding of what it is and how it works. According to Steve Kimatian, associate professor of anesthesiology and ...

Board-certified plastic surgeon shares a practical, question-based guide to help patients verify credentials, facility ...

Why does inhaling anesthetics cause unconsciousness? New insights into this century-and-a-half-old question may spring from new research. Why does inhaling anesthetics cause unconsciousness? New ...

Mark Casner, CEO of aisthesis (formerly Safe Sedation), a provider of anesthesia service solutions to ambulatory, hospital and office-based surgery practices nationwide, and CFO John Kutsch identify ...

Q: Why is epidural anesthesia is preferred over general anesthesia especially in, lower abdomen and lower limb surgery? A: Both spinal and epidural anesthesia is usually preferred over general ...