Adequate knowledge about anesthesia and anesthesiologists can help reduce patient anxiety. However, patients in developing countries often have less knowledge and awareness about anesthesia. This ...

A study published in the Nov. 2011 issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery showed that using spinal and local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia may decrease post-operative length of stay and ...

Local anesthetics have transformed clinical practice by enabling a broad range of minor and major procedures with minimal discomfort. Although adverse reactions are frequently reported, genuine ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — The wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet technique may not be superior to general anesthesia in ...

There are many advantages to using local anesthesia with IV sedation during minimally invasive spinal procedures. Agnes P. Green, MD, a board certified anesthesiologist at The Bonati Spine Institute ...

There are many advantages to using local anesthesia with IV sedation during minimally invasive spinal procedures. Agnes P. Green, MD, a board certified anesthesiologist at The Bonati Spine Institute ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Paralytic drugs are strong muscle relaxants used during surgery to ...

Doctors may use general anesthesia during delivery if regional anesthesia is not a suitable option. Doctors typically reserve general anesthesia for surgical deliveries, such as cesarean deliveries.

If you haven’t read part one of this two-part article, I suggest reading it now to glean the full scope of its message as it applies to part two. Comfort for the patient during dental procedures is ...