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October 5, 2026

Applications of Anesthesia Outside the Operating Room 

Disclaimer: This article is intended solely for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Although anesthesia was developed for use in surgery and is primarily associated with procedural medicine, its use...

July 27, 2026

Sleep vs. General Anesthesia

Disclaimer: This article is intended solely for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. In medical communication, healthcare workers frequently use euphemisms or metaphors to explain physiological or pharmacological processes in ways that patients can more easily understand. One common...

June 29, 2026

Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions for High-Risk Patients 

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a life-threatening musculoskeletal crisis that can occur in susceptible individuals undergoing anesthesia. Patients at high risk for malignant hyperthermia, particularly those with a family history of the disorder or underlying genetic conditions such as central...

May 25, 2026

Vocal Cord Complications After Intubation

Endotracheal intubation is a life-saving procedure that facilitates control of airflow, can help manage pulmonary complications of disease, and help to stabilize people in the immediate aftermath of severe trauma to the airway or to the breathing...

April 27, 2026

Pediatric Airway Risks

Airway management in pediatric patients presents unique challenges and risks compared to adults. Due to anatomical, physiological, and developmental differences, children are more vulnerable to airway compromise. Understanding these risks is essential for healthcare...

March 23, 2026

Maintenance of General Anesthesia Using Sevoflurane Versus Propofol in Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA)

General anesthesia can be maintained using volatile inhalational anesthetics such as sevoflurane or with agents like propofol during total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA). Both techniques reliably provide hypnosis, amnesia, and rapid emergence after surgery, allowing...

February 16, 2026

Effect of Anesthetic Agents on Core Body Temperature

Human beings maintain a core body temperature of approximately 36.5–37.5°C through thermoregulation, which is controlled by the hypothalamus. However, under anesthesia, the mechanisms that normally regulate temperature are significantly weakened (1). The pharmacological actions...

January 14, 2026

Impact of Sevoflurane on Iron Homeostasis and Ferroptosis

Iron is essential for normal brain function, supporting processes such as energy metabolism, DNA synthesis, and cellular signaling. Consequently, disruptions in iron homeostasis can lead to neurological dysfunction.1 Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated...

December 15, 2025

Benefits of Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) Beyond the OR

Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS) were originally designed to support anesthesiologists during surgery, helping them document medications, monitor vital signs, and ensure patient safety in real time. However, over the past decade, healthcare organizations...