A new paper published in Cell Reports, in which researchers work with primates, sheds some light on the question. Researchers ...

Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Picture a relaxing scene. Maybe a beach in Tahiti, your toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand. Now imagine your favorite music playing in the... What happens to your body when you're under anesthesia ...

In this video, pediatric anesthesiologist Max Feinstein, MD, discusses a very common concern that patients have: whether or not they'll wake up from anesthesia once surgery is done. Following is a ...

When patients undergo general anesthesia, doctors can choose among several drugs. Although each of these drugs acts on ...

Anesthesia awareness, or accidental awareness, is the rare but possible experience of regaining consciousness while under an anesthetic. Some people may experience a general awareness, while others ...