The use of powerful synthetic opioids, such as sufentanil and remifentanil, during surgery is linked to a subsequent poor 'pain experience'—a composite of emotional, cognitive, and physical ...

Researchers know that marijuana use prior to surgery can potentially interact with anesthesia. In addition, it can lead to breathing difficulties and increased pain. Much like the benefits of quitting ...

More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker’s to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years. Editor’s ...

Ketamine is an injectable anesthesia that has been used in humans and animals since 1970. It is referred to as a "dissociative anesthetic hallucinogen" because it makes people feel detached from their ...

The health system’s anesthesia staff had been contemplating a walkout after their employer, contracted by Broward Health, failed to make payroll — again. In an emergency hearing, Judge Michele ...

People with well-managed and mild asthma can usually undergo general anesthesia safely. However, having asthma increases the risk of complications from general anesthesia. General anesthesia is ...