Anesthesia Myths: Get the Facts, Lose the Fear | Your #1 Anesthesia Resource in Simple language

Anesthesia is a relatively new field, but surgery has been around for a very long time. As we look back to accounts of pre-anesthesia procedures, we get a sense of how traumatic this used to …

Have you ever wondered, what is anesthesia?  Strictly speaking, it is the absence of sensation.  So when I was 16 and underwent an MRI for my knee, how much anesthesia did I receive? I actually …

Of course! Most surgeons we work with are big music fans. If it doesn’t interfere with the patient’s safety and the surgeon wants to listen to music, we dial it in. Some surgeons like to …

Experiencing awareness under anesthesia is a topic that frightens many patients when preparing to undergo general anesthesia. This serious, but rare, complication received even more attention with the release of the movie Awake (released in 2007). Unfortunately, …

Have you been wondering, when can you get an epidural during labor?  Lose the fear, get the facts here. The answer is that a woman in active labor can request epidural anesthesia at anytime. Your cervix does …

Spinal anesthesia is used to keep patients out of pain during surgery.  Are you nervous about a spinal? Most people do get a little nervous when they hear about spinal anesthesia.  They picture a huge …

Most people, myself included, do not like to walk around naked. And underneath a hospital gown, you usually have nothing else on. Why do they make you do this? One reason is safety. Underwear and …

Here is a quick video for parents that are concerned about their kid’s anesthesia. In this video with information from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, you’ll find 3 tips that can help you prepare for your …

Patients often wonder if they will urinate during surgery. Keep reading to learn more! Think about what happens to you when you are asleep at night. If you do not urinate while you are sleeping …

If you have experienced general anesthesia recently, it is very likely that you have received Propofol.  Isn’t this the drug that was given to Michael Jackson? Why would anesthesiologists use a medicine that is reported …