Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology founded in 1940, leads the world in publication of peer-reviewed novel research that transforms clinical practice and fundamental understanding in anesthesiology: the practice of perioperative, critical care, and pain medicine. Anesthesiology is the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists but operates with complete editorial autonomy. With an independent and internationally recognized Editorial Board, the Journal leads the specialty in promotion of original research by providing immediate open access to highlighted articles and free access to all published articles 6 months after publication, supported by an active press release program. Anesthesiology is committed to publishing and disseminating the highest quality work to inform daily clinical practice and transform the practice of medicine in our specialty.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Study finds survival from cardiac arrest highest in the operating room or post-anesthesia care unit

A University of Michigan study from the "Online First" edition of Anesthesiology found cardiac arrest was associated with improved survival when it occurred in the operating room (O.R.) or post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) ...

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Regional anesthesia technique significantly improves outcomes of hip and knee replacement

A highly underutilized anesthesia technique called neuraxial anesthesia, also known as spinal or epidural anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study ...

Surgery created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Neuroinflammation may be behind general-anesthesia-associated learning disabilities

Several studies have found evidence that children who undergo repeated surgical operations with general anesthesia before the age of 4 may be at an increased risk for learning disabilities. In the March issue of Anesthesiology, Massac ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Love hormone' may aid women's recovery after childbirth

(HealthDay)—Chronic pain from childbirth is rare and biologic changes after a woman gives birth may prevent the development of pain after birth, according to two new studies.

Medical research created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Metabolic patterns of propofol, sevoflurane differ in children

(HealthDay)—For children undergoing routine anesthesia for medically indicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the metabolic signature varies with use of sevoflurane and propofol, according to a study ...

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Causes of maternal intrapartum fever in induced labor ID'd

(HealthDay) -- Labor induction correlates with a slight increase in maternal temperature, with significant effects seen for time from membrane rupture to delivery and body mass index, according to a study ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Opiates' side effects rooted in patients' genetics, study shows

Genetics play a significant role in determining which patients will suffer the most from the disturbing side effects of opiates, commonly prescribed painkillers for severe to moderate pain, according to a new Stanford University ...

Medical research created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Regional anesthesia reduces complications and death for hip fracture patients

In a study of more than 18,000 patients having surgery for hip fracture, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that the use of regional anesthesia versus general anesthesia, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0