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Anesthesiology, as defined by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), is the practice of medicine dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery. According to the ASA, each year more than 40 million anesthetics are given to patients in the United States.

People who might need information about anesthesia include:

  • Surgical patients
  • Patients undergoing painful or uncomfortable non-surgical procedures - e.g. endoscopy, colonoscopy, MRI studies
  • Children (and their parents) undergoing various procedures which an adult might handle without anesthesia, but which is much easier and safer to accomplish with anesthesia

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General Information

  • An Online Pre-Anesthesia Interview NetWellness Article
  • Preoperative Interview and Information (SurgiPrep)
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Anesthesia NetWellness Article
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    • The Body

  • MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care) Anesthesia Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Severe Muscle and Joint Pain After Surgery Ask an Expert Q and A
  • Anesthesia: Related Issues MedlinePlus

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  • Anesthesia and Muscle Pain NetWellness Article
  • Intravenous Catheter Complications NetWellness Article
  • Allergy to Anesthesia Drugs Ask an Expert Q and A
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    • Treatment

  • Midazolam (Versed®) NetWellness Article
  • Surgical Patients: What to Expect from Anesthesia NetWellness Article
  • Conscious Sedation: for Which Procedures? Ask an Expert Q and A
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