Opioids markedly decrease the potential for respiratory irritation from inhaled anesthetic agents. In a randomized study of 180 adults receiving inhaled desflurane for induction of anesthesia ...

Adult patients often prefer that anesthesia be induced by i.v. injection because induction occurs more quickly and smoothly and is associated with less claustrophobia. In 40 patients undergoing ...

Discussion: In conclusion, our research outcomes suggest that NAc D2R neurons play a promotive role in the sevoflurane general anesthesia process in mice, and their activation can reduce the induction ...

Propofol has proven effective in liver transplantation procedures for both initiating and sustaining anesthesia. Compared to ...

A pediatric surgeon says he dresses his patients as superheroes so they feel “powerful and brave” in the operating room.

Question: Why and when might a veterinarian decide to perform a C-section on a pregnant mare? Dr. Rolf Embertson, Rood and ...

If you have, you know how hilarious this post-sedative state can be. It turns out that dogs in this groggy condition are just ...

A Washington Democrat hopes to study the impact of medical anesthesia on climate change. The goal is to address the environmental impact of the anesthetic gases used in medical, dental and ...