American Society of Anesthesiologists

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Is anesthesia safe for older adults?

It is estimated that in the United States, 15 million surgeries per year are performed on patients... Full Answer

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How prevalent is anesthesia awareness?

Awareness during anesthesia implies that during a period of intended general anesthesia, the brain... Full Answer

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What is anesthesia awareness?

Awareness during anesthesia implies that during a period of intended general anesthesia, the brain... Full Answer

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What are the different kinds of anesthesia?

Surgeries (and many procedures) often utilize anesthesia services to provide some combination of... Full Answer

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What is general, regional and local anesthesia?

Surgeries (and many procedures) often utilize anesthesia services to provide some combination of... Full Answer

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How will my child be given anesthesia before surgery?

Children are often anesthetized by having them breathe anesthetic gases through a mask. In those... Full Answer

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What is anesthesia awareness?

Anesthesia awareness, also referred to as “intraoperative awareness,” is an extremely... Full Answer

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How will my child's pain be managed after surgery?

The anesthesiologist may be consulted to help manage your child's pain following the surgery.... Full Answer

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Why might my child have regional anesthesia during surgery?

It has become possible to provide pain relief to specific areas of the body rather than give... Full Answer

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What are possible side effects of anesthesia in children?

Although anesthetics can provide complete pain relief and loss of consciousness during an... Full Answer

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How will my child be given anesthesia before surgery?

Anesthetic agents can be started in several ways. Most commonly in adults, anesthesia is... Full Answer

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Will my child be given a sedative before surgery?

In the past, virtually every child received an injected sedative before being taken to the... Full Answer

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Can my child have surgery if he has a cold?

Sometimes minor illnesses such as sniffles and colds may cause problems during some types of... Full Answer

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What should I tell my child's anesthesiologist before surgery?

The anesthesiologist will want to make sure that your child is in the best possible physical... Full Answer

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How should I prepare my child for surgery?

The anesthesiologist and the surgeon will do their best to make your child's visit to the... Full Answer

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