Recent scholarly publications have raised the question whether repeated exposure to general anesthesia is harmful to the developing brain in infants and young children. …
How common is awareness under general anesthesia? In 2007, Hollywood released the movie Awake, in which the protagonist, played by Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker…
How high are anesthesiology malpractice rates? Do Anesthesiologists pay the highest malpractice insurance rates? In a word, “No.” Anesthesia mishaps can lead to critical…
Clinical Case: A 45-year-old woman is scheduled for a hysterectomy. She is being treated for hypertension, and is otherwise healthy. During your preoperative discussion,…