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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.

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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.

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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.

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DOES GENERAL ANESTHESIA CAUSE DEMENTIA?

The Anesthesia Consultant

Does exposure to general anesthesia cause dementia? A landmark study published in Anesthesiology Dokkedal U et al, Cognitive Functioning after Surgery in Middle-aged and Elderly Danish Twins. Results from cognitive tests were compared in twins in which one sibling was exposed to surgery and the other was not.

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SMOOTH EMERGENCE FROM GENERAL ANESTHESIA

The Anesthesia Consultant

Coughing and bucking are associated with increases in blood pressure and heart rate, as well as increased intrathoracic pressure, intracranial pressure, intraocular pressure, and increased bleeding or edema in head and neck surgeries. His question prompted me to write this column. Results showed the addition of this single dose (0.5

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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. Fluid management in surgery is thus complicated by balancing the need for volume repletion while attempting to avoid volume overload 3. References Hou, B.-J., ” Medicine 98 (30): e16610.

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Featured Article Podcast: One-year Outcomes of Spinal vs. General Anesthesia

Anesthesiology Journal

Articles Discussed: Long-term Outcomes with Spinal versus General Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Trial REGAINing the Freedom to Choose Insensibility for Hip Fracture Surgery Transcript Neuman, M.D., and Elizabeth L. Whitlock, M.D.,