Anesthesia is a temporary loss of consciousness, awareness, or sensation in a controlled manner that is induced for surgical or medical purposes. General anesthesia, local anesthesia, and regional anesthesia is the main classification of anesthesia. General anesthesia is loss of awareness, whereas local anesthesia is loss of sensation in a particular site. In regional anesthesia, the patient will be awake, but part of the body where anesthesia is enabled will be asleep.
Historical Aspects about Shock Therapy: Busting a Few Long Held Myths
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), or shock therapy, is efficient in treating complex neuropsychiatric disorders. This article attempts to bust a few long-held myths about the ECT.
Benefits of Using Oral Anesthetic Gel
An oral anesthetic gel is a form of topical anesthesia that helps to numb the oral tissues. Read more to learn about oral anesthetic gel.
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery and Anesthetic Considerations
Bariatric surgery is frequently performed in obese patients to reduce weight. This article includes pre and postoperative considerations of anesthesia.
Injection Abscess- An Overview
An injection abscess is a pus-filled mass that occurs at the site where the injection was inserted into the body due to infection. Read about its precautions.
Closed-Loop Anesthesia Delivery System - An Overview
It optimizes patient safety and outcomes by providing precise, personalized, and automated control of anesthetic agents based on real-time monitoring.
Anesthesia Techniques for Ophthalmic Surgery - An Overview
Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgeries ensures safe procedures, comfort, care, and recovery with optimal outcomes. Read to know more about it.
Preoxygenation in Anesthesia - Objective And Techniques
Preoxygenation before anesthetic induction and tracheal intubation are used to improve the oxygen stores and delay the onset of arterial hemoglobin desaturation.
Anesthetic Considerations for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
Drugs routinely used in anesthesia and psychotic medications can interact in potentially fatal ways. Read below to know more.
