Ketamine for anesthesia does not lower in-hospital death by day 28 compared with etomidate among critically ill adults undergoing tracheal intubation.

The study findings may influence countries that previously removed etomidate from the market because of concerns about adrenal suppression.

Unrecognized or silent perioperative myocardial ischemia is common in patients who undergo high-risk surgery, including cystectomy, and could predict cardiac morbidity and mortality in postoperative ...

Postsurgical parotitis is a rare postoperative complication characterised by acute, transient unilateral or bilateral ...

Admission to the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Ohio University is competitive and selective. Along with these minimal requirements, admissions decisions are based on a number of factors, including ...

Confusion after surgery is common, especially if you had general anesthesia. Infections can cause confusion after surgery, so they should be checked and treated quickly. Low oxygen levels in your ...

Spinal blocks provide immediate pain relief and are often used for C-sections. Epidural blocks are preferred for childbirth because they allow you to move your legs. Both epidural and spinal ...

7 Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK ...