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General Anesthesia

General anesthesia is treatment with medications that induce a state of deep sleep and unconsciousness in the patient in order to be pain free during surgery.

Why Anesthetics Cause Prolonged Memory Loss Revealed by University of Toronto Researchers

Why Anesthetics Cause Prolonged Memory Loss Revealed by University of Toronto Researchers

The reason why anesthetics can cause long-term memory loss has been shown by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine.

Syria Measles Vaccine Deaths Blamed on Anesthesia Additive

Syria Measles Vaccine Deaths Blamed on Anesthesia Additive

The 16 children who died during a measles vaccination campaign in the mostly rebel-held province of Idlib had been given an anesthesia additive by mistake, said Syria's opposition on Thursday.

Local Anesthesia for TAVI as Effective And Safe as General Anesthesia

Local Anesthesia for TAVI as Effective And Safe as General Anesthesia

For transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), local anaesthetic is as safe and effective as general anaesthetic, reveal results of the FRANCE 2 registry.

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Awareness of Risks of Postoperative Cognitive Side Effects Very Low Among Anesthesia Professionals

Awareness of Risks of Postoperative Cognitive Side Effects Very Low Among Anesthesia Professionals

A new survey carried out among Swedish anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists reveals that very few members are aware of the risks of cognitive side effects for patients.

Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain: Study

Regional Anesthesia for Pediatric Knee Surgery Reduces Pain: Study

It's a safe procedure that's markedly improved our ability to perform outpatient surgical services and in fact, it's become very rare for us to have any overnight stays for knee reconstruction, said Kevin E. Klingele.

Cause of Obstruction in Sleep Apnea Shown in New Anesthesia Technique

Cause of Obstruction in Sleep Apnea Shown in New Anesthesia Technique

Demonstrating the cause of obstruction in patients with severe sleep apnea is possible with a simplified anesthesia procedure enabling more widespread use of preoperative testing.

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Stimulating Brain Region can Restore Consciousness of Animals Under General Anesthesia

Stimulating Brain Region can Restore Consciousness of Animals Under General Anesthesia

Stimulating one of two dopamine-producing regions in the brain was able to arouse animals receiving general anesthesia with either propofol or isoflurane.

Stimulating a Major Dopamine System Helps Restore Consciousness After General Anesthesia

Stimulating a Major Dopamine System Helps Restore Consciousness After General Anesthesia

Researchers have come one step closer to better understanding how anesthesia works.

Low Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates found During Anesthesia Administration: Study

Low Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates found During Anesthesia Administration: Study

During surgical procedures, anesthesia providers are missing opportunities to clean their hands.

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Use of Regional Anesthesia During Hip Fracture Surgery Not Associated With Lower Risk of Death

Use of Regional Anesthesia During Hip Fracture Surgery Not Associated With Lower Risk of Death

Every year, more than 300,000 hip fractures occur in the United States, which can lead to functional disability and death.

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Dental Anesthesia

Dental Anesthesia

The advent of anesthesia may be regarded as a cornerstone in the development of modern dentistry.

Anaesthesia - History and Origins

Anaesthesia - History and Origins

Anaesthesia has come a long way since the days of chloroform. It is much more safe today than it was a long time ago.

Spinal or Epidural anesthesia - Animation

Spinal or Epidural anesthesia - Animation

Slides and animation on spinal and epidural anesthesia illustrating the essentials of the procedure for a patient to understand.

Post operative Complications - Surgical Procedure

Post operative Complications - Surgical Procedure

Postoperative complications may be as minor as dryness of the mouth to major ones like wound infection.Complications due to anesthesia have been reduced by vigilant monitoring.Surgical advancements have ensured fewer complications.

Quiz on Anesthesia

Quiz on Anesthesia

The discovery of anesthesia has resulted in surgeries becoming painless and a much more pleasant experience. Test your knowledge on anesthesia by taking this ...