World Anaesthesia Day is observed annually on October 16th to commemorate the first successful use of ether anaesthesia in surgery, which took place in 1846. The day celebrates the advances in ...

Facing surgery or a medical procedure can be intimidating, especially the idea of being 'put under.' Whether it's a routine dental extraction or a more complex operation, the use of anaesthesia raises ...

THE world of medicine is vast and complex. There are several specialities and sub-specialities, then ‘sub-sub-specialities’. Anaesthesiology, for example, is a speciality that spans across internal ...

A caesarean section is a major surgical procedure, carried out when a vaginal birth may pose risks to the mother or baby. Anaesthesia plays a crucial role in ensuring the procedure is safe and ...

David Liley receives funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation. He owns shares in Cortical Dynamics Ltd. We expect to feel no pain during surgery or at least to have no memory of the procedure.

Once upon a time, surgery was done on patents who were fully conscious and awake. As you might imagine, this was a nasty experience for all involved, and particularly the patients. Eventually, ...

In the popular imagination, anaesthesia is often seen as a mysterious “sleep” — a quick drift into oblivion before waking up pain-free. Yet behind this seemingly magical transition lies a remarkable ...

World Anesthesia Day 2023: World Anesthesia Day or National Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16 to mark the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia in 1846. It is ...