Anesthesia is a drug administered before certain medical procedures, surgeries, and tests. The two most common types of anesthesia include: Anesthesia is considered very safe for most people, says Dr.

In vitro studies demonstrated a reduced incidence of apoptosis in patients administered inhaled anesthetics compared with those administered propofol during surgery. New research findings by ...

Anesthesia is a vital medical practice that ensures patients do not feel pain or discomfort during surgeries or invasive procedures. Dr. Surendra Kumar, Head of Onco-Anesthesia at Delhi State Cancer ...

Doctors may use general anesthesia during delivery if regional anesthesia is not a suitable option. Doctors typically reserve general anesthesia for surgical deliveries, such as cesarean deliveries.

A study in Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology found that regional anesthesia may hold advantages over general anesthesia for lumbar spine surgery. The researchers conducted a literature review of ...

A report published in Circulation found the choice of general anesthetic may not affect the risk of myocardial infarction in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, according to News-Medical. A ...