"I'm worried about the pain of the procedure, so I can't quite take the first step," or "What kinds of anesthesia are there?" ...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) today announced the launch of Anesthesia Answers, a new patient education resource created by ...

As the era of bundled payments and value-based care dawns, hospitals and patients alike are looking for high-quality healthcare experiences delivered at a lower cost. Newer modalities in anesthesia ...

Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe postpartum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, according to ...

Understanding patients’ expectations, educating them about the role of an anesthesiologist, and involving them in decisions about their medical care can improve patient satisfaction. Objectives: To ...

For many patients, anesthesia is one of the least understood parts of a surgical or procedural experience. People generally understand why they are having surgery. They know what their surgeon is ...

Anesthesia Answers — now available at AnesthesiaAnswers.org — gives patients and their loved ones direct, credible answers to common anesthesia questions. The website walks patients through what to ...