(WHTM) — I recently underwent a procedure requiring me to have local anesthesia placed in the area where the doctor was working. I felt nothing and it was wonderful not worrying about pain while the ...

Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . BOSTON — The wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet technique may not be superior to general anesthesia in ...

Tampa based Celebrity Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Meegan Gruber expands an interactive approach that allows real-time ...

A higher intensity of pain during infiltration of local anesthesia during cesarean delivery was associated with increased pain at 24 hours postpartum and lower global health ratings, although the ...

Local anesthetics have transformed clinical practice by enabling a broad range of minor and major procedures with minimal discomfort. Although adverse reactions are frequently reported, genuine ...

Patients with traumatic injuries who are treated in the emergency room are susceptible to opioid-related adverse drug effects. Increased use of regional anesthesia can be helpful in the effort to ...

Deaths from lidocaine poisonings more than doubled since 2010, calls to poison control centers suggested. Calls about local anesthetic poisonings decreased by 23%, mainly due to fewer non-lidocaine ...