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 ...

For patients undergoing a minimally invasive treatment for liver cancer, the risk of recurrent cancer appears lower with general anesthesia compared to regional (epidural) anesthesia, according to a ...

Using regional anesthesia rather than general anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions in patients undergoing bilateral total knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at ...

Fifty percent of home residents with a hip fracture die or are unable to walk by themselves after six months of suffering from the injury. According to the new study, hip fracture surgery patients who ...

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 ...

1. Local anesthesia comprises of topical anesthesia and injectable local anesthesia. a) Topical Anesthetics are applied locally to mouth tissues with a swab to prevent pain on the surface level.

Q: My wife is having surgery next week and the anesthesiologist recommended a regional block instead of general anesthesia. Is this the right way to go? A: Anesthesia is a technique used to prevent ...

Anaesthesia is vital in modern medicine, making many surgeries safe and comfortable. It's essential to help patients understand this crucial part of their surgery. Even with today's high safety ...

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.

Using regional anesthesia rather than general anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions in patients undergoing bilateral total knee replacement, according to a new study. Using regional ...