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Precautions Needed When Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Undergo Anesthesia
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2024
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Nurses who specialize in anesthesia have issued new guidelines to reduce the risk that patients taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy...
Wegovy, Ozempic Use Could Complicate Your Surgery
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 6, 2024
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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic can increase a person's risk of throwing up during surgery while under anesthesia, a new study reports.
People are typically asked to fast prior to surgery because general anesthesia can cause nausea, and they might inhale and ch...
Could General Anesthesia in Pregnancy Raise Behavioral Issues in Kids?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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Children exposed to anesthesia in the womb when their pregnant mom has surgery are more likely to suffer from behavioral issues later, a new study finds.
Exposure to general anesthesia before birth was associated with a 31% increased risk of diagnosis with a behavioral d...
'High Altitude' Simulations Might Shield Patients Ahead of Surgery
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Surgery coming up? Mimicking the high-altitude breathing of mountaineers might make your procedure safer, a tiny study suggests.
It's a form of what surgeons call "prehabilitation:" Making a patient's body a bit fitter beforehand to withstand the risks and rigors of surg...
No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2022
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Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a new study reveals.
While surgery and anesthe...
Quieter ORs May Make for Happier Kids After Surgery
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 26, 2022
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The key to better child behavior after surgery may be a more peaceful operating room.
“The period before, during and after surgery is a particularly unpredictable time for parents,” explained Nguyen Tram, a research scientist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Colu...
Marijuana Users May Feel More Post-Surgery Pain: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 24, 2022
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Folks who regularly use weed could be in for a rocky road if they ever require major surgery, a new study reports.
Frequent marijuana users tend to experience more pain as they recover ...
Overworked Anesthesiologists Can Put Surgical Patients at Risk
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2022
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Harried, overworked anesthesiologists could be raising hospital patients' risk of death and complications, a new study reports.
It's not uncommon to have one anesthesiologist directing the ...
What Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a ...
'Mental Resilience' May Give Holocaust Survivors an Edge After Surgery
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2022
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Holocaust survivors have a lower risk of delirium after surgery than others their age, and a new study suggests it may owe to mental resilience developed in response to their horrific experiences.
Use Pot? You May Need More Sedation During Endoscopies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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If you use pot, you may need more sedation than normal during a gastric endoscopy, according to a new study.
"Patients didn't have increased awareness or discomfort during procedures, but they did require more drugs," lead author Dr. Yasmin Nasser said in a news release ...
Medical Marijuana May Offer Safe Pain Relief for Cancer Patients
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Cancer patients who use medical marijuana experience less pain and a better quality of life, Israeli researchers report.
And, their new study found, these patients were able...
President Biden to Undergo Routine Colonoscopy
- Dennis Thompson
- November 19, 2021
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President Joe Biden is undergoing a routine colonoscopy Friday, and will briefly transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he's sedated for the procedure, the White House said.
The colonoscopy will be part of Biden's first routine physical exam as president, a...
Routine Ventilation of Surgical Patients Won't Raise COVID Transmission Risk
- Robert Preidt
- October 27, 2021
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Routine face mask ventilation during an operation doesn't increase the surgical team's risk of coronavirus infection, according to a new study.
Face mask ventilation is typically used for surgical patients under general anesthesia. However, its designation as an "aerosol...
Epidurals Not Linked to Autism in Children
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2021
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Pregnant women who receive an epidural to ease their pain during labor aren't any more likely than others to have kids with autism, two new studies show.
Earlier research suggested this practice may increase autism risk in offspring, but the pair of studies should put th...
How Did New 'Surprise Medical Bill' Laws Affect Your State?
- Robert Preidt
- August 17, 2021
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Anesthesia is a vital part of almost every surgery, but unexpected bills for the service can cause a lot of pain. Now, a new study finds that these costs fell in several states that introduced legislation targeting "surprise" billing.
"These price declines show that stat...
'Laughing Gas' Shows Promise Against Tough-to-Treat Depression
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2021
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When antidepressants fail to rein in hard-to-treat depression, the common anesthetic most know as "laughing gas" might be a safe and effective alternative, new research suggests.
The finding follows work with 28 patients struggling with "treatment-resistant major depress...
'Nerve Zap' Pain Treatment Could Cut Need for Opioids After Surgeries
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2021
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An emerging technology could zap your post-op pain away -- little or no opioids needed.
The technique is called percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation. It involves inserting a small wire next to a nerve and using a stimulator to deliver a mild electrical current to th...
Epidural in Delivery Not Linked to Autism: Study
- April 19, 2021
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In news that should reassure many pregnant women, having an epidural during childbirth won't increase the child's risk of autism, researchers report.
The new findings refute a widely criticized 2020 study that said epidurals were associated with a 37% higher risk of auti...
Need an Operation? Here's How COVID Has Changed Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- March 16, 2021
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This year, COVID-19 has made decisions around surgery tougher than ever for folks who may need one. But one major medical group can help provide some answers.
Top on their list: Is it safe to have surgery right now?
"It is very safe to have surgery, especially with...
'Awareness' Under C-Section Anesthesia May Be Less Rare Than Thought
- Robert Preidt
- January 13, 2021
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It's a woman's worst nightmare: You're having a C-section under anesthesia, but you suddenly become aware of what is happening during your surgery.
Now, a new study shows that phenomenon, known as "accidental awareness," is more common than believed. In fact, it may occu...
Epidurals During Childbirth Tied to Autism Risk
- Amy Norton
- October 13, 2020
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Children whose mothers were given an epidural during labor may face a slightly heightened risk of autism, a large, new study suggests.
Researchers found that the rate of autism was a little higher among those kids, versus their peers whose mothers did not get epidura...
During and After Surgery, Pot Users Need More Anesthesia, Painkillers: Study
- Dennis Thompson
- October 6, 2020
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Marijuana users appear to need more anesthesia than nonusers, and also more opioids to relieve their pain after surgery, a new, preliminary study reports.
Users of cannabis products who had surgery for a broken leg required higher doses of sevoflurane, an inhaled ane...
Breastfeeding OK After Mom Has Anesthesia, Experts Say
- Steven Reinberg
- August 3, 2020
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It's perfectly safe to breastfeed after a mom receives anesthesia, new British medical guidelines say.
And she can start as soon as she's alert and able to do so, according to just-published guidelines from the U.K. Association of Anaesthetists.
"The guide...
Doctors' Choice of Anesthesia Could Help Curb Climate Change
- Robert Preidt
- June 17, 2020
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Anesthesiologists can help save the planet, a new study suggests.
Increased use of regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia may help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, according to researchers at the Hospital for Special Surg...
Surgery? One Type of Anesthesia Is Preferable During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Robert Preidt
- April 22, 2020
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No one wants to be in the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic, but people who need emergency surgery may have no choice.
If that's the case for you or a loved one, ask about using regional anesthesia. That's the advice of experts from the American Society of Reg...
What You Need to Know About Outpatient Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- March 10, 2020
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It's highly likely that you'll undergo outpatient surgery one day, and there are several things you should know about such procedures, says the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
Nearly 50 million outpatient surgeries are performed in the United States each...
General Anesthesia Boosts Postpartum Depression Risk After C-Section: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 10, 2020
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Women who receive general anesthesia during a cesarean section delivery are at higher risk of severe postpartum depression that requires hospitalization, as well as self-inflicted harm and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.
Researchers from Columbia University ana...
Surgery Is Far Too Often Fatal for Kids in Poor Nations
- Steven Reinberg
- December 24, 2019
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Kids in poor countries are up to 200 times more likely to die after surgery than kids in rich nations, a new study finds.
As the need for pediatric surgery grows in poor and moderate-income countries, it leaves 2 billion children without access to safe surgery and a...
One Man's False Teeth Got 'Lost' in His Throat After Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- August 13, 2019
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Scheduled for surgery? Don't forget to take your dentures out.
According to a new report, one 72-year-old man who had abdominal surgery in England swallowed his dentures during the procedure.
They got stuck in his throat -- and were only discovered eight d...
Surgery Not a Relapse Risk for MS Patients
- Robert Preidt
- July 26, 2019
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Surgery is safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study finds.
"The idea that patients with MS might be at an increased risk of relapse following surgery isn't necessarily the case, so we need to be careful delaying important surgeries," said study first...
Patient Catches on Fire During Heart Surgery
- Steven Reinberg
- June 4, 2019
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Having emergency heart surgery is always risky, but a new case report reveals an unexpected danger: A flash fire ignited a man's chest during such a procedure.
A 60-year-old man underwent lifesaving heart surgery for a torn aorta, the main artery that carries blood a...
Up to 1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- February 15, 2019
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Infants who are given general anesthesia for an hour are unlikely to suffer harm, but the safety of longer and repeated exposure remains unknown, a new study says.
Among more than 700 infants in seven countries, the researchers didn't find any measurable neurodevelop...