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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Articles discussing frequently asked questionsa about anesthesia.

December 1, 2003: Smoking: Should I Quit for Surgery and Anethesia?
Patients that smoke are often told to quit, at least temporarily, when faced with upcoming surgery and anesthesia. Is this really necessary? Is this good advice? How long in advance should this occur? We take a look at the issues.

September 28, 2003: Sedation for Your Procedure: Anesthesiologist or Not?
What is conscious sedation and how does it compare to other forms of sedation? Shouldn't an anesthesiologist be involved in sedation? What are the choices?

May 18, 2003: Cesarean Section Not Increased by Epidurals
There has long been an association between epidurals and cesarean sections, but recent data shows that epidurals do not cause an increased incidence of surgical delivery.

February 25, 2003: Frequently Asked Questions about Anesthesiology
The third in a three-part series dealing with frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and their answers.

February 15, 2003: Frequently Asked Questions about Ambulatory Surgery
The second in a three-part series dealing with frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and their answers.

January 31, 2003: Frequently Asked Questions about Surgery
The first in a three-part series dealing with frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and their answers.

October 20, 2002: Epidurals and Maternal Fever
Is the association between maternal fever and epidurals a cause for concern? A look at some of the evidence...

February 4, 2002: Epidurals: A Cause of Long Term Back Pain?
The question often arises as to whether epidurals cause long-term back pain in patients. Recent study results show that the risk of long term backache is not increased after epidural anesthesia.

January 29, 2002: Is Regional Anesthesia Better Than General Anesthesia?
The debate about whether regional anesthesia is better than general anesthesia in terms of morbidity and mortality continues to be a topic of great interest and fervent debate. A recent meta-analysis gives us some food for thought.

January 12, 2002: Before Your Surgery...
Things to consider, questions to ask, etc. before your surgery and anesthesia. A comprehensive guide to the things that you should know BEFORE you make your plans and visit your anesthesiologist.

January 9, 2002: Office Based Surgery and Anesthesia
There is a growing trend toward surgery in the surgeon's office. This raises some concerns for anesthesiologists and makes it prudent for patients to ask some serious questions before surgery.

January 6, 2002: How Does Anesthesia Work?
Unbelievable as it may seem, it is indeed true that much is still not known about how anesthesia works. The mechanisms of anesthesia appear diverse and very complex. Here is a discussion about some of the things that we do know.

January 5, 2002: Breastfeeding and Anesthesia
Mothers that need anesthesia while breastfeeding their babies are often told to stop. While this is certainly a safe and conservative answer, is it the best or only option?