Anesthesia today is safer than ever. But try telling that to a nervous parent of a 5-year-old about to have surgery, or to a patient in his 70s in poor health. Talking to your surgeon and physician ...

The University of British Columbia's Electrical & Computer Engineering in Medicine has developed what it calls a low cost, robust prototype pulse oximeter device that pairs with mobile devices. The ...

An anesthesiologist always visits a patient being prepped for any surgery that involves general anesthesia. During the visit, the doctor describes the anesthesia process and asks the patient questions ...

From expanding nurse anesthesia education and workforce capacity to building data-driven platforms and shaping systemwide perioperative strategy, anesthesia leaders across the country are driving ...

Cancer treatment is scary. Going to the operating room for surgical treatment is no exception. Fortunately, your physician anesthesiologist will be there to ensure your comfort and safety the entire ...

A few years back, Steve Huber broke his nose and needed surgery. As the fog of anesthesia lifted, he was confused about why several nurses were laughing. “They said ‘While you were under, you were ...