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Anesthesia – Top 5 Questions Asked By Patients

Salem Anesthesia

There are three main types of anesthesia: general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia. General anesthesia renders the patient unconscious and unable to feel pain, whereas regional anesthesia numbs a specific region of the body, and local anesthesia blocks sensation in a small, localized area.

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ANESTHESIA IN OUTER SPACE 

The Anesthesia Consultant

The crew members teleconference with physicians on Earth, with a 20-minute communication delay because of the 140-million mile distance between them. Because the spaceship is more than 200 days away from Earth, the physicians instruct the crew to proceed with surgery and anesthesia in outer space. Is a surgeon required on board?

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GRADY HARP REVIEWS DOCTOR VITA. “A SPLENDID AND TIMELY NOVEL”

The Anesthesia Consultant

Grady Harp, April 19 LEARN MORE ABOUT RICK NOVAK’S FICTION WRITING AT RICK NOVAK.COM BY CLICKING ON THE PICTURE BELOW: * * The most popular posts for laypeople on The Anesthesia Consultant include: How Long Will It Take To Wake Up From General Anesthesia? Why Did Take Me So Long To Wake From General Anesthesia?

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AUTISM AND ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Characteristics of autism include developmental delays of behavioral and social skills, and an inability to communicate. It’s not infrequent that autistic patients need surgery and anesthesia. Parents often ask about the risk of general anesthesia to the brain of their child. What Are the Common Anesthesia Medications?

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Awareness During Anesthesia and Surgery and How to Prevent It

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Awareness during anesthesia typically happens when a patient under general anesthesia is not fully unconscious or when there is inadequate depth of anesthesia to prevent consciousness and memory formation during surgery. Education and communication are also vital.

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10 Myths About Anesthesia

Salem Anesthesia

However, several myths surround the use of anesthesia, leading to misconceptions and concerns among individuals. In this blog, we’ll debunk some of the most common myths regarding anesthesia. Myth: Anesthesia always leads to unconsciousness. Myth: Anesthesia is only for major surgeries.

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ANESTHETIC RISKS IN CHILDREN

The Anesthesia Consultant

Dexmedetomidine and narcotics are not on the FDA list, but dexmedetomidine and narcotics are not sufficient to provide general anesthesia by themselves. At times infants or toddlers require general anesthesia or sedation so they will stay still during a procedure, such as when they need an MRI or a CT scan.