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 ...

Declining reimbursement rates have been the center of policy concerns shared by anesthesia providers across healthcare, especially in settings that rely more heavily on certified registered nurse ...

Anesthesia leaders face a diverse set of challenges in 2026 as the workforce shortage continues to shift across geographies, markets and practice settings. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...