May 10, 2011: Shortage of Anesthetics Reported
98% of anesthesiologists had trouble obtaining at least one drug within past year, survey finds

April 27, 2011: No Long-Term Effects Seen From Anesthesia in Infancy
Study offers reassurance for parents of babies who need surgery, but more research urged

March 30, 2011: Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia
Serious airway complications 2 to 4 times more likely among heaviest patients, study finds

January 28, 2011: Will Loss of Lethal Injection Drug Harm Surgical Patients?
Experts note Pentothal safer anesthesia than newer alternatives for some

December 29, 2010: Researchers Find Links Between Sleep, Anesthesia and Coma
Each might shed light on the other, study authors report

December 29, 2010: Anesthesiologists Spreading Germs During Surgery: Study
Expert calls for more compliance with hand-washing guidelines before operations

August 09, 2010: Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction to Breathing Tube
In women, response to ventilation tube insertion may vary depending on surgery timing, study finds

August 03, 2010: Certified Nurse Anesthetists Can Safely Go Solo, Study Suggests
No higher risk of death, complications when they worked unsupervised, research found

July 28, 2010: Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied
Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say

June 25, 2010: 'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study found

April 06, 2010: Prescription Drug Abuse Sending More to Hospitals
Overdoses of painkillers and sedatives up 65 percent in U.S., study finds

January 29, 2010: Sedation Linked to Longer Stay in ICU
More days on mechanical ventilation another drawback for sedated patients, study finds

January 19, 2010: Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts say

April 21, 2009: Organ Failure, Sedative Use in ICU May Lead to Depression
Study examines why people suffer mood disorder after discharge

February 02, 2009: Newer Sedative May Reduce Delirium in ICU Patients
Dexmedetomidine might become a new standard of care, researcher says