It is a formidable and near impossible task to discuss all pertinent advances in the field of anesthesia that have ...

Millions of cigarette smokers undergo surgical procedures in the United States every day. The effects of smoking on the surgical ...

As models for healthcare reform continue to evolve, value-based care is rising as a viable option for ensuring cost-effective, but ...

For many years, the healthcare systems of high-income countries have prioritized safe practices in both surgery and anesthesia. However, with ...

In today’s healthcare environment, surgical procedures may be performed in a variety of different settings. Choosing between a surgery center ...

When an elderly loved one needs surgery, there are a host of worries and fears in the minds of friends, ...

Postudural Puncture Headache (PDPHA) is defined by the International Headache Society as any headache that develops within five days of ...

The preoperative anesthetic evaluation is a key component of anesthetic management. The American Society of Anesthesiologists establishes guidelines detailing that ...

As a central force in operative care, anesthesiologists are undeniably subject to the mandate of shift work, or designated periods ...

Pain management is a crucial component of surgical recovery for any patient, but there are unique concerns and challenges that ...

Unlike in many areas of medical practice, measuring the relevant outcomes to assess performance in anesthesia services is difficult. Assessments ...

Delirium, a fluctuating state of inattention and disorganized thinking, is often seen in elderly hospitalized patients and the critically ill. ...