Anaesthesia

Joint replacement surgeries: 8 myths busted by an expert

Posted By Editorial Team, August 30, 2018 at 08:36pm

Advanced techniques today allow less painful, quicker and more precise surgery. Pain control techniques can completely eliminate discomfort immediately after surgery. Despite all these advancements, older people still suffer pain and debility, even at the risk of complete dependence but are hesitant to undergo knee and hip replacement surgery.
Which brain region helps us stay conscious?

Posted By Agencies, June 22, 2018 at 05:34pm

The study, conducted on rats, provided evidence that the prefrontal cortex has a switchboard-like relationship with other areas of the brain, helping to ignite awareness of visual information.
What an epidural can and can’t do during labour

Posted By Debjani Arora, June 04, 2018 at 01:46pm

Epidurals are introduced or touted as pain management analgesia they do have their own limitations
Govt decriminalises suicide, bans electric shocks to psychological affected children

Posted By Agencies, June 03, 2018 at 09:21am

As per the Act, the government will have the duty to provide care, treatment and rehabilitation to the person, who attempts suicide and has severe stress, to reduce the risk of recurrence of attempt to commit suicide.
Nail treatments do not affect patient's oxygen levels

Posted By ANI, June 02, 2018 at 02:50pm

Despite widespread concern, a recent study shows nail treatments - such as acrylic nails or nail polishes - do not affect the readings of patients' oxygen levels.
'Anaesthesia doesn't lower IQ in children'

Posted By Agencies, April 19, 2018 at 10:01am

A new study published in the journal Anaesthesiology, showed that intelligence, memory and several other measures of brain function were similar to those who never received anaesthesia.
No link between surgical anesthesia and low IQ in children: study

Posted By ANI, April 18, 2018 at 02:10pm
Surgery, anaesthesia may affect memory

Posted By ANI, February 22, 2018 at 02:08pm

Turns out, surgery and anaesthesia can slightly affect memory of patients.
Can every woman opt for epidural anaesthesia during labour?

Posted By Debjani Arora, December 14, 2017 at 11:21am

If you thought anyone can take this painkiller injection to make labour easy, then read this!
When is general anaesthesia given during c-section?

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 21, 2017 at 09:01am

General anaesthesia is not given in general, but there are times when it is the best option for the mother.
How is a spinal anaesthesia different from an epidural given during a C-section?

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 16, 2017 at 04:31pm

Here is all you need to know about these two procedures.
Why do women suffer from headaches post delivery after taking spinal anaesthesia or epidural?

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 19, 2017 at 01:15pm

Headaches post pregnancy could be too much to deal with.
5 myths about epidural anaesthesia debunked

Posted By Anuradha Varanasi, October 06, 2016 at 11:13am

A gynaecologist busts common myths about epidural anaesthesia. Here's what you need to know about this procedure.
Should the Apple iPad be used as a sedative for kids before surgery?

Posted By Agencies, August 29, 2016 at 12:02pm

New research shows that allowing children to use iPads to distract them before surgery requiring general anaesthesia is as effective at lowering their anxiety as conventional sedatives.
Opiate-free anaesthesia may cut need for pain-killers in breast cancer patients

Posted By Agencies, May 30, 2016 at 05:57pm

Patients undergoing breast cancer surgery need less pain-killing medication post-surgery if they have anaesthesia that is free of opioid drugs, new research suggests.
General anaesthesia and surgery - all your queries answered

Posted By Pavitra Sampath, December 18, 2015 at 02:32pm

Dr Hemant Shinde tells what a patient should know before undergoing a surgery and what the complications of general anaesthesia are.
Epidural anaesthesia: 8 things you need to know before opting for it

Posted By Debjani Arora, November 02, 2015 at 06:55pm
Should children undergo male breast reduction surgery?

Posted By Nirmalya Dutta, September 28, 2015 at 06:14pm
Study says local anaesthetic affects the development of children's teeth

Posted By Agencies, September 07, 2015 at 11:39am
Why children should not be exposed to regular anesthesia

Posted By Agencies, September 04, 2015 at 02:14pm