For many patients, anesthesia is the scariest part of surgery. But you can ease your fears - and help prevent the rare negative outcome - with awareness and good communication with doctors, says Dr.

It's World Anesthesia Day tomorrow, so we invite you to take a deep breathe. Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite ...

Nausea and vomiting are common after general anesthesia and can be treated with medicine. General anesthesia can make it hard to urinate because it affects bladder muscles. See a healthcare provider ...

Most of us are used to taking our medications as part of the routine: A small pill in the morning for blood pressure, treatment for diabetes, maybe a pain reliever or a dietary supplement. But once ...

Standards that still guide practices in nurse-delivered anesthesia were developed in Rochester at Saint Marys Hospital more ...

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