A study in Journal of Clinical Anesthesia found that chloroprocaine 3 prercent showed favorable outcomes compared to other local anesthetic choices. The researchers identified 100 patients scheduled ...

Popliteal blocks are more effective than general anesthesia alone for pain control during open reduction and internal fixation of ankle fractures, according to an Ortho SuperSite report. Patients may ...

‌Local anesthesia numbs a part of your body so that your doctor can stitch up a wound or take a biopsy without you feeling any pain. Unlike general anesthesia, where you are put to sleep during a ...

Anesthesia is a type of medication that prevents people from feeling pain during or following surgery. There are four main categories of anesthesia: local, regional, general, and sedation. Share on ...