A laryngeal mask (i-gel) for keratoplasty under general anesthesia (GA) appeared to be safe, lowered risk for potential ocular hypertension during recovery, and saved recovery time compared with ...

Anesthesiologists from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor have identified risk factors for “failed” intraoperative laryngeal-mask airways, according to a Medscape report. The use of a laryngeal ...

October 19, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois) — Risk factors for "failed" intraoperative laryngeal-mask airways have been identified; these can help shape airway management plans in ways that might reduce the ...

General anesthesia is medicine you get before surgeries that require you to be in a deep sleep-like state. It is given in stages – just before the surgery begins and then throughout the surgery to ...

Breast implant explantation under laryngeal mask anesthesia is a light anesthesia technique that allows rapid awakening, reduces nausea, minimizes laryngeal injury, and lowers complication rates. This ...

Doctors may use general anesthesia during delivery if regional anesthesia is not a suitable option. Doctors typically reserve general anesthesia for surgical deliveries, such as cesarean deliveries.

General anesthesia produces a state of induced, controlled and reversible loss of consciousness, which is the end result of sedation, analgesia, amnesia and muscle paralysis. It is a vital component ...

General anesthesia can lead to some minor side effects, such as nausea or grogginess. When is general anesthesia used, and is it safe? General anesthesia is very safe. Even if you have significant ...

General anesthesia produces a total loss of sensation and consciousness. General anesthesia involves using intravenous (IV) drugs, which are also called anesthetics. During general anesthesia, you can ...