Second-Gen Airway Device Safer for Surgical Anesthesia - Medscape
Sep 27, 2024 · A second-generation supraglottic airway device improved airway safety in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia compared with the previously used model, …
Laryngeal-Mask Airway Risk Factors Outlined - Medscape
Oct 19, 2011 · The use of a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) under general anesthesia has steadily gained favor, and intraoperative success has been well documented.
Characteristics of Anesthetic Agents Used for General Anesthesia
However, studies demonstrate that during maintenance of anesthesia via an LMA, the incidence of coughing or other manifestations of irritation does not differ among anesthetics. [58, 59, 60]
Considerations in Selecting an Inhaled Anesthetic Agent
Nevertheless, an LMA can be used to establish an airway during general anesthesia in adults and children when endotracheal intubation is not required.
Preparing Your Patient for Surgery - Page 5 - Medscape
Mar 21, 2005 · LMA may be used instead of mask ventilation to assist the anesthesia provider in maintaining a patent airway while freeing up his or her own hands to do other tasks.
Waking Up Under Anesthesia: Who’s at Risk and Why? - Medscape
Sep 12, 2025 · Leading anesthesiologists unpack which patients are most vulnerable to accidental awareness during surgery and what teams can do to minimize harm.
Prolonged Anesthesia Exposure Linked to Cognitive Decline
Feb 24, 2025 · Increased exposure to general anesthesia during surgery is associated with problems with cognition over the long term, a new study found.
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Traced to Epidurals From Mexico
Aug 20, 2025 · An outbreak of fungal meningitis cases in the US was traced to a single center in Matamoros, Mexico, where affected individuals received epidural anesthesia, according to a …
Anesthesiology - Medscape
Nov 21, 2025 · Anesthesiology : Welcome to Medscape Anesthesiology, where you can peruse the latest medical news, commentary from clinician experts, major conference coverage, full …
Office-Based Endoscopy Offers Way Forward for Outpatient GI
Nov 21, 2025 · Office-based models are becoming more economically viable, along with the benefits of greater autonomy and time optimization, GI experts write.