Risks from Epidurals and Spinal Anaesthetics Exaggerated
The fear of complications from the use of epidurals and spinal anaesthetics is exaggerated , a study has said.
The fear of complications from the use of epidurals and spinal anaesthetics is exaggerated , a study has said.
The anaesthetics "usually are vented out of the building as medical waste gases and remain in the atmosphere for a long time," the researchers write.
Ryan and Nielsen suggest some "simple, knowledge-based decisions" that anaesthesiologists can follow to minimize their environmental impact unless there are medical reasons to use it and avoiding unnecessarily high anaesthetic flow rates, especially with desflurane.
Poisonous Sea Snails may Offer Next Gen of Anaesthetics
According to researchers, the secret to the world's next generation of pain killing drugs may be hidden in poisonous sea snails found off Australia's coastline.
According to researchers, the secret to the world's next generation of pain killing drugs may be hidden in poisonous sea snails found off Australia's coastline.
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Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease may be Helped by Local Anaesthetics
A study has suggested that local anaesthetics might have potential therapeutic effects on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A study has suggested that local anaesthetics might have potential therapeutic effects on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Surgeons Urged To Use Hypnotism Instead Of Anaesthetics During Surgery
Instead of using anaesthetics during operations, doctors should be taught to hypnotise patients not to feel pain, the Royal Society of Medicine is to be told.
Instead of using anaesthetics during operations, doctors should be taught to hypnotise patients not to feel pain, the Royal Society of Medicine is to be told.
