General anesthetics induce a reversible coma, often for surgery. Learn about the risks, side effects, and differences between local and general anesthesia.

In this video, anesthesiology resident Max Feinstein, MD, walks us through a simulation of general anesthesia induction.

Cyclopropane is very useful for induction of anesthesia in this young age group. 4 Infants breathe it readily and with little struggling or breath holding. For this reason it is the agent of ...

Cite this: Characteristics of Anesthetic Agents Used for Induction and Maintenance of General Anesthesia - Medscape - Oct 15, 2004. Abstract and Introduction Intravenous Anesthetics ...

Pharmaceutical company Avenacy has launched Propofol injectable emulsion, USP, in the U.S. to be used for intravenous general anesthetic and sedation. The drug has been approved by the FDA as a ...

Published results showed syringe pump induction may be associated with less propofol waste compared with manual induction after IV anesthesia for outpatient surgery. “In some institutions ...

General anesthesia, whether inhaled or injected, affects electrical signals in the entire nervous system. It calms the neurons’ activity in the brain so certain parts of the organ stop ...

Kids in the EEG-guided group emerged a mean of 21.4 minutes (96.65% CI 15.4-27.4) earlier from general anesthesia and spent a mean of 16.5 minutes less (96.65% CI 10.8-22.3) in the PACU.

‌Local anesthesia relieves pain without the risks and preparation of general anesthesia. You're conscious and alert, and only part of your body is numb. It has other benefits too: ...

Anesthesia tattoos aren't cheap. For instance, a back tattoo while under general anesthesia, Lacoste says, tends to cost between $30,000 to $35,000, depending on the design.

In this video, anesthesiology resident Max Feinstein, MD, walks us through a simulation of general anesthesia induction. Following is a transcript of the video; note that errors are possible.