General anesthesia is something many people experience when undergoing major surgery.The surgery ends while you are asleep, ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, anesthesia — once a behind-the-scenes specialty — is now taking center stage in hospital systems. Since the 1980s, anesthesia services were ...

Choice of general anesthetic for major surgery can continue to be based on patient and clinician preference, according to the largest-ever trial comparing the two main techniques used in the NHS.

Anesthesia is a drug administered before certain medical procedures, surgeries, and tests. The two most common types of anesthesia include: Anesthesia is considered very safe for most people, says Dr.