A Yale-based anesthesiologist says pre-surgery is as important as post-surgery.

General anesthesia is a medication you get before surgeries that requires you to be in a deep sleep-like state. It is given in stages – just before the surgery begins and then throughout the surgery ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Parents and caregivers can help prepare a child for surgery by following fasting and medication instructions and sharing complete information about the child's health. CRNAs, also known as nurse ...

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 ...

(YakobchukOlena/iStockphoto/Getty Images) Every day, thousands of people are put under general anesthesia as a routine part of surgery. Ever since the first public demonstration of surgery under ...

A teenage boy went into surgery for a broken arm and emerged with brain damage. His mother was determined to figure out what had happened.

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Anesthesia allergy is rare but can cause serious problems, like trouble ...