An international study has found around 1 in 10 participants under planned general anesthesia were able to respond to commands. Importantly no subjects remembered the commands after surgery.

Awake fibreoptic intubation (AFOI) remains a critical technique in managing difficult airways, particularly when conventional methods pose increased risks. This approach utilises a flexible fibreoptic ...

Anesthesiologists can use an alternative anesthetic technique involving a gum elastic bougie device when conventional nasal intubation methods do not work, according to an article published in the ...

Researchers have introduced the first intubation robot operated by remote control. The robotic system may facilitate the intubation procedure and reduce some complications associated with airway ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of regional anesthesia vs. general anesthesia was associated with a significant reduction in major ...

General anesthesia can lead to some minor side effects, such as nausea or grogginess. When is general anesthesia used, and is it safe? General anesthesia is very safe. Even if you have significant ...

Nausea and vomiting are common after general anesthesia and can be treated with medicine. General anesthesia can make it hard to urinate because it affects bladder muscles. See a healthcare provider ...