The unconscious brain appears to be far more capable than scientists once believed. Researchers found that patients under general anesthesia could still process language at a sophisticated level, ...

Anecdotes about awakening from anesthesia often describe unusual or amusing experiences after surgery, including unexpected thoughts, expressions of affection, or imagined scenarios. These accounts ...

Anesthesia affects receptors in the brain, which may cause side effects following surgery. However, evidence that anesthesia causes long-term memory loss is inconclusive. Some people may experience ...

Here are is one of the challenges affecting ambulatory anesthesia, and advice from experts for handling it effectively. The full story, “5 Current Challenges in Ambulatory Anesthesia,” appears in the ...

Anesthesia is a very common and safe medical procedure that prevents you from feeling pain during medical interventions, such as surgery, certain diagnostic tests, and dental work. It works by ...