There are all sorts of stories about people who do crazy things after waking up from anesthesia. Some folks start speaking a ...

If you've ever witnessed someone on a heavy dose of painkillers, you know people can do or say all sorts of stuff. Similar ...

From expanding nurse anesthesia education and workforce capacity to building data-driven platforms and shaping systemwide perioperative strategy, anesthesia leaders across the country are driving ...

Anesthesia affects receptors in the brain, which may cause side effects following surgery. However, evidence that anesthesia causes long-term memory loss is inconclusive. Some people may experience ...

Taking a pet to the veterinarian may not be anyone's idea of fun, but it's necessary for every animal's health. Even though ...

Ketamine for anesthesia does not lower in-hospital death by day 28 compared with etomidate among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation.

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 ...

A family has settled their wrongful death lawsuit after their son died following a dental procedure. Derek Swanson went in ...

Anesthesia is a type of medication that prevents people from feeling pain during or following surgery. There are four main categories of anesthesia: local, regional, general, and sedation. Share on ...

The anesthesia marketplace is unique, complex — and constantly evolving. Because of its intricacies, many healthcare organizations have outsourced their anesthesia departments and billing to external ...

Although earlier studies in animals suggested a connection, the new research should reassure parents whose children need surgery, experts say. By Perri Klass, M.D. A major international study provides ...