Anaesthesia

Joint replacement surgeries: 8 myths busted by an expert

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?

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

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

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

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'

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
Surgery, anaesthesia may affect memory

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

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

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?

Here is all you need to know about these two procedures.
स्पायनल अॅनेस्थेसिया अथवा Epidural घेतल्यावर प्रसूतीनंतर काही महिलांना डोकेदुखीची समस्या का जाणवते?

बाळंतपणानंतर होणा-या Headache च्या समस्येला कसे हाताळाल?
Why do women suffer from headaches post delivery after taking spinal anaesthesia or epidural?

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

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?

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

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

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
Should children undergo male breast reduction surgery?
Study says local anaesthetic affects the development of children's teeth

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