Somnia Anesthesia has announced the publishing of new resource material for hospitals that describes best practices for the anesthesia request for proposal process.

That might be because general anesthesia can delay breastfeeding and skin-to-skin interaction between the mother and infant, researchers from Columbia University explained.

Developing a temporomandibular disorder in childhood may be contributed to certain elements of dental care performed under general anesthesia and biopsychosocial factors, according to a review.

He added in a press release that the data show “that having a standardized process for getting children vaccinated for flu while under anesthesia during surgery provides a ‘teachable moment ...

General anesthesia is a combination of medications that a person breathes through a mask or receives through a catheter in a vein to cause a person to fall asleep. In contrast, regional anesthesia is ...

A recent policy change introduces stricter rules on qualifying for general anesthesia during colonoscopy procedures.

Some hospitals allow parental presence during induction of anesthesia. Preoperative sedation is recommended for some patients, including those at higher risk of being stressed or uncooperative.