In broad estimates, anesthesia-related mortality today is often cited around one in 100,000 to one in 200,000 cases. And for healthy patients undergoing routine procedures, some sources like the ...

Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite music playing in the... What happens to your body when you're under anesthesia ...

The brains of mammals continuously combine signals originating from different regions to produce various sensations, emotions ...

Anesthesia awareness, or accidental awareness, is the rare but possible experience of regaining consciousness while under an anesthetic. Some people may experience a general awareness, while others ...