Another nurse who was trained in the use of moderate sedation, but not deep sedation or anesthesia, assisted the gastroenterologist. After questioning the physician about the dose (100 mg is a ...

Anesthesia is commonly characterized into four main types: General Regional Local Sedation (monitored anesthesia ... or stitching a deep wound. In local anesthesia, you are awake and alert and ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) may increase the risk of pulmonary aspiration among patients undergoing surgery ...

Further, inhalational anesthesia is primarily used for induction of general anesthesia and sedation purposes. The most widely used inhalational anesthetics are sevoflurane, desflurane, and nitrous ...

An uptick in deaths in the dental chair lead to calls for more rules and oversight over how dentists administer anesthesia.

Many existing office-based surgical centers in Massachusetts will soon be required to obtain a new type of healthcare facility license.