Anesthesia is a very common and safe medical procedure that prevents you from feeling pain during medical interventions, such as surgery, certain diagnostic tests, and dental work. It works by ...

Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Anesthesiology resident Max Feinstein, MD, discusses common medications used in anesthesia and their effects. Following is a transcript: Feinstein: Anesthesiologists sometimes tell patients that they ...

Anesthesia works by using medications (anesthetics) to temporarily block pain signals from traveling along your nerves to your brain, or by numbing the brain itself to cause unconsciousness. The ...

Cancer treatment is scary. Going to the operating room for surgical treatment is no exception. Fortunately, your physician anesthesiologist will be there to ensure your comfort and safety the entire ...

Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite music playing in the... What happens to your body when you're under anesthesia ...

Desflurane is a common anesthetic used in hospital operating rooms worldwide. It’s also a climate super pollutant. Now, ...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing has received continued accreditation of 10 years of its nurse anesthesia program.  The program, which launched in 2020, has graduated ...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Nurse Anesthesia Program received the longest term possible accreditation ...

Limiting use of desflurane helps hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas emissions; the European Union now prohibits its use ...