Doctors are investigating whether a simple prompt can make surgery more pleasant—and perhaps open the door to a new approach ...

General anesthesia is an assistive procedure to a surgery that is done to induce a state of deep sleep and unconsciousness in the patient. It involves administering certain medications so the patient ...

In adults over 70, exposure to general anesthesia and surgery is associated with a subtle decline in memory and thinking skills, according to new research. The study analyzed nearly 2,000 people and ...

A new study suggests anesthesiologists may be able to safely increase the likelihood that patients dream during surgery — and ...

Premier Anesthesia, a leading, privately held anesthesia practice management firm, today announced a new partnership with Hughston to support the growing demand for orthopedic surgery across Georgia ...

Smoking cigarettes before surgery can increase the risk of severe complications. Some complications carry a risk of death. In some extreme cases, doctors may refuse to operate on people who smoke.

As your surgery date gets closer, you might feel uneasy. But the more you know about what to expect, the less nervous you'll be. Take a few minutes to learn how the day will unfold. You'll usually be ...

People should avoid drinking alcohol before surgery. Alcohol consumption before surgery can lead to severe complications during surgery and recovery. In some cases, alcohol use before surgery can be ...