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    general anesthesia

    Drugs that cause loss of feeling or awareness and put the person to sleep. (National Cancer Institute)



    OPENING ON STAGE 17 Mar 2005
    The Barbary Coast Players presents "Shooting of General Anesthesia." 8 pm Fri-Sat, through April 30. 320 Hoffman at Lighthouse, Monterey. ... Monterey County Herald,

    Beaumont claims a first with new surgery 17 Mar 2005
    ...replacement. Another benefit of this surgery is that it cuts down on recovery time and doesn't require general anesthesia. Patients ... Royal Oak Mirror,

    Expecting Miracles: Finding Meaning and Spirituality in Pregnancy 17 Mar 2005
    ...hoped for. I had a failed induction, a failed epidural, and a Cesarean under general anesthesia after close to 20 hours of labor. I ... Jewish Press,

    A Retrospective Comparison of Costs for Regional and General ... Feb 22, 2005
    In this retrospective study, we compared the costs for three different regional anesthesia techniques with the costs of general anesthesia (GA). ... Anesthesia & Analgesia (subscription),

    Going Under Mar 4, 2005
    According to some studies, says Steffey, "The reported incidences of life-threatening problems associated with general anesthesia are 0.07% in humans, 0.15% in ... TheHorse.com,

    Stanley M. Aronson: A glance at the Dr. Snows of yesteryear Mar 13, 2005
    ...of gaseous agents with demonstrable anesthetic properties; he devised many of the pieces of apparatus needed to induce general anesthesia; and he demonstrated ... Providence Journal (subscription),

    Common anesthetics appear safe for developing fetal brain Mar 9, 2005
    Furthermore, the researchers found, the use of this regimen to produce general anesthesia appears to improve the oxygenation of the fetal brain, according to ... Medical News Today,

    Common anesthetics appear safe for developing fetal brain Mar 11, 2005
    ...i-Newswire, 2005-03-11 - Furthermore, the researchers found, the use of this regimen to produce general anesthesia appears to improve the oxygenation of the ... I-Newswire.com (press release)

    Treatment of Varicose veins Mar 15, 2005
    Treatment: In severe cases, surgery is necessary. This "vein stripping" surgery is fairly common and is done under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. ... Express Newsline,

    Cardiac Arrest During Neuraxial Anesthesia: Frequency and ... Feb 22, 2005
    To assess whether survival after cardiac arrest differs for patients who arrest during neuraxial versus general anesthesia, data were also obtained for ... Anesthesia & Analgesia (subscription),

    Conceptus Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results Mar 14, 2005
    An Essure procedure does not require cutting or penetrating the abdomen and can be performed in a less costly procedure setting without general anesthesia. ... Business Wire (press release),

    Clinton surgery like removing skin from onion Mar 10, 2005
    He’ll get that when he’s still conscious. Then they'll put him to sleep during the general anesthesia to get on with the operation. ... MSNBC

    Clinton Surgery Called Rare, But Not Risky Mar 9, 2005
    Although the procedure is considered minimally invasive, it will require general anesthesia and a hospital stay of three to 10 days, his doctors said. ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    Anesthesia safe for moms-to-be, fetus: Mar 9, 2005
    ...of humans.This time scientists exposed pregnant sheep to four hours of a common combination of three drugs used to produce general anesthesia in humans.They ... New Kerala,

    When can nursing mothers resume breastfeeding after surgery? Mar 11, 2005
    Sometimes women who are breastfeeding must undergo surgery requiring general anesthesia or conscious sedation. They understandably ... Medical News Today,

    Clinton recovering from heart surgery Mar 10, 2005
    Clinton was pain-free when he awoke from general anesthesia, said Dr. Desmond Jordan, the anesthesiologist, because "toward the end of the operation," he ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    New type of heart surgery aims to control significant cause of ... Mar 14, 2005
    ...than surgery. Instead of using general anesthesia, patients can be under conscious sedation and out of the hospital sooner. After ... Asheville Citizen-Times,

    Waking in surgery gains awareness Feb 18, 2005
    According to the manufacturer, it can warn that a patient is waking up unexpectedly from the drug-induced unconsciousness known as general anesthesia so the ... Roanoke Times,

    For Life and Limb: Amputation Mar 9, 2005
    The prosthesis is best applied for the first time under general anesthesia as it is often difficult to remove the cast without damaging the stump with the ... TheHorse.com,

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    Spinal Better Than General Anesthesia for Retropubic... Jul 22, 2004
    July 22, 2004 — Spinal anesthesia was better than general anesthesia for radical retropubic prostatectomy, according to the results of a prospective ... Medscape (subscription) -

    Use of Somanetics' Cerebral Oximeter Reduces Early Post-Operative ... Aug 11, 2004
    ...high-risk surgery was defined as any non-cardiac, non-cancer surgery involving significant blood loss and requiring longer than two hours of general anesthesia ... Business Wire (press release), CA -

    Father has child circumcised, rendering moot part of state Supreme ... Aug 9, 2004
    Though Jagoda declined to discuss details, he said the procedure went well and that his son was under general anesthesia when it was performed. Kansas City Star (subscription), MO -

    Anesthesia, Without a Knockout Punch Jul 28, 2004
    At one time, any surgery under general anesthesia practically mandated a stay in the hospital, often to recover not from the surgery but from the effects of ... Spartanburg Herald Journal (subscription), SC -

    GOOD HEALTH:12 questions to ask before a surgery Aug 9, 2004
    Your surgeon can tell you whether the operation calls for local, regional, or general anesthesia, and why this form of anesthesia is recommended for your ... Vanguard, Nigeria -

    PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Topical products can control sweaty hands, feet Aug 9, 2004
    ...problem. Are there any other options? A: Surgery can be effective, but it is expensive and requires general anesthesia. The Food ... Houston Chronicle, TX -

    New Treatment For Drug Dependency Aug 10, 2004
    Still patients require several days of program for medications and counseling. Some doctors worry about the risks of general anesthesia. ... 7Online.com, NY -

    Surgery-free program neuters dogs in a snap Aug 4, 2004
    For a dog lover like Armijo it will be a change from the usual routine of surgical castration, in which the testes are removed under general anesthesia. ... Houston Chronicle, TX -

    Anesthesia becomes increasingly painless Jul 28, 2004
    At one time, any surgery under general anesthesia practically mandated a stay in the hospital, often for the patient to recover not from the surgery but from ... International Herald Tribune, France -

    AL notebook: Season is over for Thomas and Ordonez Aug 7, 2004
    St. Vincent's hospital on Staten Island and he was placed under general anesthesia so doctors could put the hip back in place. Oakland ... Seattle Times, WA -

    Once More, With Hard Feelings Aug 8, 2004
    ...emergency medical unit. Team officials said John required general anesthesia for doctors to place the hip back in its socket. He was ... Hartford Courant (subscription), CT -

    John dislocates hip during batting practice fall Aug 6, 2004
    John was admitted to St. Vincent's hospital on Staten Island and he was placed under general anesthesia so doctors could put the hip back in place. ... San Francisco Chronicle, CA -

    Guest Viewpoint: Optometrists should be available to health plan ... Aug 4, 2004
    Board-certified optometric physicians use any means of eye treatment other than laser or invasive surgery, deep injections or general anesthesia. ... The Register-Guard, Oregon -

    TOMMY DISLOCATES HIP Aug 5, 2004
    Vincent's hospital on Staten Island. Team officials said John needed general anesthesia for doctors to place the hip back in its socket. ... New York Post, NY -

    Chigger bites respond to treatment Aug 7, 2004
    ...seems extreme. Are there any other options? Surgery can be effective, but it is expensive and requires general anesthesia. The Food ... Bradenton Herald, FL -

    Medical Errors: A Doctor's Clinical Diagnosis Aug 7, 2004
    ...based on age, debilitation, neurological disorders (such as Parkinson’s disease) or recent manipulation of the throat (general anesthesia, endoscopy, being ... The Signal, CA -

    Preventing homelessness Aug 7, 2004
    Spay/neuter surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is quite routine; animals usually return to normal activity within 24 to 72 hours. ... Alameda Times-Star, CA -

    Myths about truth serum are intriguing 10 Jul 2004
    ...anesthetized. For minor surgical procedures, it does the trick without resorting to the carefully controlled coma of general anesthesia. ... Toronto Star, Canada -

    Woman discusses need for stem cell donors 10 Jul 2004
    According to Vega, to harvest bone marrow, which is done in the operating room under regional or general anesthesia, doctors extract marrow from the pelvic ... Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA -

    On the side Jul 9, 2004
    General anesthesia, traumas such as explosions and gunfire and infections of the middle ear can implement hearing loss. Old age speeds it on its way. ... Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA -

    No Abdominal Incisions - - Or Scars - - With New Surgery Tools And ... Jul 7, 2004
    The researchers first evaluated the technical feasibility and safety of the procedure by performing liver biopsy on pigs under general anesthesia. ... Science Daily (press release) -

    New Technique to Find Animal Brain Tumors Jul 5, 2004
    ...cranial structure. ``Brain surgery of course requires general anesthesia,'' which poses some dangers, Adamo said. ``And there's ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription), GA -

    This surgery gives your aging vocal cords a lift Jul 4, 2004
    ...he said. Still, there can be drawbacks with vocal surgery when patients are under general anesthesia, Young said. Unlike patients ... Richmond Times Dispatch, VA -

    Safer way to check for dog brain tumors Jul 4, 2004
    ...the country. <. "Brain surgery of course requires general anesthesia," which always poses some dangers, Adamo said. "And there's ... Wisconsin State Journal, WI -

    Keeping Kenny Cutting-edge treatment at Doernbecher tries to ... Jul 4, 2004
    The rest of Kenny lies under blue surgical drapes. General anesthesia makes him sleep, and a ventilator helps him breathe. For three ... Oregonian, OR -

    Journal of Urology Reports Lasting Beneficial Effects of Medtronic ... Jun 30, 2004
    Alternatively, TURP is a surgical procedure, requiring spinal or general anesthesia that must be performed in the hospital in which a resectoscope is inserted ... Internet Telephony Magazine, CT -

    Egyptian President Undergoes Back Surgery Jun 26, 2004
    The health minister said Mubarak was placed under general anesthesia and was awake soon after the surgery. ``Thank God everything went OK ... ... Guardian, UK -

    Scientists detect first gastric ulcer in giant panda Jun 28, 2004
    ...womband vagina. All the pandas were put under general anesthesia for the checkup so that they did not feel much discomfort. The ... Xinhua, China -

    McLaren scores state's 1st bypass surgery on awake patient Jun 30, 2004
    Hunkins has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and placing him under general anesthesia and using a ventilator, a machine that breathes for a patient ... Flint Journal, MI -

    Removing 'Bat Wing' Arms Using Arm Lifts Jul 2, 2004
    ...removed from each arm. The brachioplasty is an outpatient procedure done under general anesthesia. Patients often report experiencing ... WBAL Channel.com, MD -

    SAB-Pharma Brings Back Shortage Product, Anectine Jun 22, 2004
    Muscle Relaxant Important Addition to General Anesthesia During Surgery - LAKE FOREST, Ill., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- SAB-Pharma announced today the ... PR Newswire (press release) -

    Plastic Surgery to Remove "Bat-Wings" Jul 2, 2004
    The brachioplasty is an outpatient procedure done under general anesthesia you'll experience the typical discomfort and swelling involved with a surgical ... WAFF, AL -

    Plastic surgeon facing accusations gives up license Jun 15, 2004
    ...month in the face of accusations by the Medical Board of California that he failed to follow the customary practice of using general anesthesia for plastic ... San Diego Union Tribune, CA -

    Pandas get biomedical checkup Jun 22, 2004
    But the high-tech devices did not cause Jiaozi too much pain, thanks to the general anesthesia zoologists used to help her lie perfectly still all during the ... Xinhua, China -

    Doctors Put Hope in Thin Wires for a Life in Epilepsy's Clutches 23 May 2004
    ...your feet." In an operating room at New York Weill Cornell Center, doctors watched intently as Stephen R. Neiley III, roused from general anesthesia, gave a ... New York Times - 5 hours ago
    ... your feet." In an operating room at New York Weill Cornell Center, doctors watched intently as Stephen R. Neiley III, roused from general anesthesia, gave a ...
    Doctors Put Hope in Thin Wires for a Life in Epilepsy's Clutches - New York Times
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All about pacemaker implantationMedical News Today

Spinal Anesthesia May Provide Advantages Over General Anesthesia ...  May 15, 2004
...meeting of the American Urological Association, spinal anesthesia is a reliable practice and may confer some advantages over general anesthesia in patients ... Cancer Consultants (press release)

New options for prostate treatment May 20, 2004
The traditional treatment involves either surgery under general anesthesia to remove prostate tissue or -- in less-severe cases -- drugs, which patients often ... San Francisco Chronicle

To save a horse: Part one. May 21, 2004
The horse is given several liters of IV fluids and a sedative. Putting a 1,100-pound horse under general anesthesia is a risky process. ... Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)

Pro-Life Groups Coalesce Around New Fetal Pain Legislation May 21, 2004
Although doctors there provide general anesthesia for women on whose babies the doctors are operating, separate anesthesia is given to the unborn child during ... LifeNews.com

Meg A. Rosenblatt, MD , David L. Reich, MD , and Ram Roth, MD May 21, 2004
The second attending anesthesiologist must agree with the primary attending that induction of general anesthesia is reasonable or an awake intubation is ... Annals of Botany (subscription)

BIS Sensor Electrodes Can Cause Skin Lesions: Case Report May 21, 2004
A 38-year-old patient (58 kg, 160 cm) underwent partial mastectomy under general anesthesia to remove a malign lesion of the right breast. ... Annals of Botany (subscription)

Collections under which this article appears: May 21, 2004
...patients. We included 60 patients who developed moderate-to-severe pain within 1 h after knee arthroscopy under general anesthesia. ... Annals of Botany (subscription)

Bullard Laryngoscope Proven Useful in Difficult Intubations in ...  May 21, 2004
...appendectomy. Under a satisfactory level of general anesthesia, the trachea was intubated without difficulty using a Bullard laryngoscope. ... Annals of Botany (subscription)

Medicaid dental cuts force poor to suffer May 20, 2004
...then, it’s tough to find dentists willing to treat the mentally disabled because many require sedation and, at times, general anesthesia while undergoing ... DetNews.com

Laser Surgery Offers Advantages for Voice Disorders May 21, 2004
...voice disorders has been found to be faster, cheaper, better tolerated, and less complicated than standard surgery that requires general anesthesia, more time ... Newswise (press release) - May 21, 2004
... voice disorders has been found to be faster, cheaper, better tolerated, and less complicated than standard surgery that requires general anesthesia, more time ...

3 NH businesses fined for failing compliance checksNew Hope Sun Post

3 NH businesses fined for failing compliance checks May 20, 2004
...was conducted on March 19, she was recovering from surgery to remove four wisdom teeth, and was still feeling the effects of general anesthesia and narcotic ... New Hope Sun Post

Zapping Voice Disorders May 21, 2004
...laser (PDL) surgery to treat voice disorders is faster, simpler, cheaper and better tolerated by patients than standard surgery that requires general anesthesia ... Forbes - May 21, 2004
... laser (PDL) surgery to treat voice disorders is faster, simpler, cheaper and better tolerated by patients than standard surgery that requires general anesthesia ...

Procedure Can Tighten Up Flabby ArmsNBC 10.com

Procedure Can Tighten Up Flabby Arms May 21, 2004
The outpatient procedure is done under general anesthesia and costs about $5,000. Since it is a cosmetic procedure, it is generally not covered by insurance. NBC 10.com

Cindy Corell's Surgery May 16, 2004
It takes a minute or two.". The risks are actually minimal, and that goes for general anesthesia, in which patients are put into a deep sleep. ... Staunton News Leader

Reston woman's ordeal during surgery fuels awareness campaign May 9, 2004
...at Emory University, authored a study last year that estimated the patients experience some form of awareness during general anesthesia about 100 times a day. ... Hampton Roads Daily Press

Woman Warns Against Anesthesia Awareness May 18, 2004
...professor at Emory University, led a study last year that estimated 100 patients a day experience some form of awareness during general anesthesia. ... Baltimore Sun

Inside-out zap May 18, 2004
That old technique required needles and general anesthesia, while carrying a greater risk of bleeding and infection, said Dr. William Demas, Summa's chief of ... Akron Beacon Journal (subscription)

Living a nightmare May 18, 2004
...professor at Emory University, led a study last year that estimated that 100 patients a day experience some form of awareness during general anesthesia. ... The Globe and Mail


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