Remove General Anesthesia Remove Post-Anesthesia Remove Surgery
article thumbnail

Regional Anesthesia vs. General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Hip fractures are a common and serious injury, especially among the elderly, often requiring surgery to repair. In choosing the most appropriate anesthesia technique, healthcare providers consider several factors to optimize patient outcomes and enhance recovery.

article thumbnail

Anesthesia for Eyelid Surgery

DFW Anesthesia Professionals

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a common cosmetic or reconstructive procedure aimed at improving the appearance and/or function of the eyelids 1. When planning anesthesia for eyelid surgery, several factors must be considered to tailor the approach to the individual patient’s needs and the nature of the procedure.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

HOW LONG DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA LAST?

The Anesthesia Consultant

“I’m going to have surgery to have my gall bladder out. How long will the anesthesia last?” The query “How long does general anesthesia last?” is a common question before surgery. Modern anesthetics wear off quickly after surgery, but the answer to your question is “It depends.” THE TYPE OF SURGERY YOU HAD.

article thumbnail

DYING UNDER GENERAL ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Will you enable dying under general anesthesia? A recent article from the United Kingdom discussed this topic of end of life anesthesia , otherwise known as “terminal anesthesia.” They request to have a general anesthetic so they are unconscious throughout the process of dying under general anesthesia.

article thumbnail

INTRAVENOUS CAFFEINE FOLLOWING GENERAL ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Data exists that intravenous caffeine may be effective in assisting the awakening of patients following general anesthesia. Will future anesthesiologists routinely use caffeine to wake patients after surgery? Will a shot of IV espresso be the stimulus for you to return to consciousness after your general anesthetic?

article thumbnail

Anesthesia Considerations: Simple vs. Radical Hysterectomy

Radius Anesthesia

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries around the world and is indicated for both benign and malignant conditions. Due to the differences in complexity, duration, extent of surgical trauma and postoperative pain, there are different anesthesia considerations for simple and radical hysterectomy.

article thumbnail

You Are Not “Asleep” Under Anesthesia

Ed Mariano

“You will be asleep for your surgery,” anesthesiologists often reassure their patients. Just before the start of anesthesia, a patient may hear the operating room nurse saying, “Think of a nice dream as you go off to sleep.” Akshay Shanker and Emery Brown explain brain wave patterns found in patients under general anesthesia.