Post-operative cognitive dysfunction at three months after surgery is independent of the type of procedure or anesthetic, according to a report published in Anesthesia & Analgesia. The study, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The general anesthesia group and neuraxial anesthesia groups had improved postoperative mental health scores.

Nov. 27 -- WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Outcomes for surgery to treat carotid (neck) artery blockages are the same for patients who have general or local anesthesia, according to a study by ...

A new study found patients receiving undergoing a total hip or knee replacement incurred a higher incidence of surgical site infections when they received general anesthesia for the procedure over the ...

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 ...

Age, new comorbidities, inflammation, cognitive reserve, and changes in anxiety levels alter drug effects and recovery.

While all common types of anesthesia are safe and effective when administered by properly trained individuals, none can be considered safest or most effective. Optimal selection depends on the patient ...

A new study published in the Feb. 2012 issue of Anesthesiology found that the type of lipid emulsion used to reverse toxicity of local anesthetics may change the effectiveness of the reversal, ...

In vitro studies demonstrated a reduced incidence of apoptosis in patients administered inhaled anesthetics compared with those administered propofol during surgery. New research findings by ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have a minor surgical procedure coming up. Will I have any say in the type of anesthesia the doctor uses? DEAR READER: For some surgical procedures, more than one type of anesthesia ...