The state of sedation, analgesia, amnesia and muscle paralysis is called general anesthesia. In other words, general anesthesia is an induced, reversible and controlled loss of consciousness. This ...

According to Germany’s Federal Health Reporting database, there were around 16 million surgeries in the country between 2010 and 2016. Data on whether general anesthesia or regional anesthesia was ...

The brain under general anesthesia isn't "asleep" as surgery patients are often told -- it is placed into a state that is a reversible coma, according to three neuroscientists who have recently ...

(CBS News) Even one incidence of being put under anesthesia as a child may increase risk for language and memory problems in children, according to a new study. Researchers discovered that Australian ...

The type of anesthesia a woman receives during a cesarean delivery can play a big role in reducing her risk for postpartum depression, new research suggests. Regional anesthesia may be better for a ...

ND4 variant (m.11232T>C) to severe neurologic injury after sevoflurane in patients with Venezuelan maternal ancestry, prompting international alerts.

Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe postpartum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to ...

Administration of the commonly used stimulant drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) was able to speed recovery from general anesthesia in animals, according to researchers. Their study is the first ...

Anesthesia prevents pain during procedures by numbing you or putting you into a sleep-like state. Though considered very safe, it can cause side effects like nausea, chills, aches, and sleepiness.

Anesthesia services provider NorthStar Anesthesia has more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists under its banner, and partners with 280 health care clients across ...

Infants who undergo surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia in their first two years of life may be at increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as they ...