Despite the growth in use of procedural suites outside of the operating room, non-OR anesthesia (NORA) care remains a troubling concern for patient safety, experts say. Non-OR procedure suites -- such ...

IN some hospitals very little consideration is given to the cleanliness and sterility of anesthesia equipment, especially the parts that come into contact with the respiratory system. Crossinfection ...

In an office setting, it is unlikely that there are building-wide safeguards as rigorous as in a hospital, according to the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia. For example, the building may not provide ...

In the past decade, the need for anesthesia services outside of the operating room (OR) has increased dramatically. While this can be partially attributed to the expansion of gastrointestinal ...

People often worry if they'll panic or if it will hurt. Research and experience show that patients generally tolerate wide-awake surgery well.