The word "surgery" often leads to a discussion about other things, including the type of anesthesia that will be used during a procedure. The truth is, there are many different types of anesthesia ...

Facing surgery or a medical procedure can be intimidating, especially the idea of being 'put under.' Whether it's a routine dental extraction or a more complex operation, the use of anaesthesia raises ...

My most disturbing experience in a medical setting happened when I was 21. I underwent a routine procedure under general anesthesia and, while on the table, I woke up. It was my junior year in college ...

General anesthesia might be appropriate for some pregnant women during a cesarean section delivery. Babies born with general ...

In patients undergoing endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, local or regional anesthesia may confer benefits in terms of procedure time, ICU admission and postoperative hospital stay, according to new ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Conscious sedation -- a type of anesthesia in which patients remain awake but are sleepy and pain-free -- is a safe and viable option to general anesthesia for people undergoing a minimally invasive ...

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Discover how conscious sedation is transforming gynecologic care by making essential procedures—like pap smears, IUD ...

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