For many patients, anesthesia is the scariest part of surgery. But you can ease your fears - and help prevent the rare negative outcome - with awareness and good communication with doctors, says Dr.

John Di Capua, MD, is deputy CEO and chief medical officer of North American Partners in Anesthesia Corp.; vice president of anesthesia services of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System; and ...

Patients who receive care from female anesthesia providers, especially non-trainees, experience fewer complications during surgery, a new study found. In this retrospective cohort study, the ...

From pre-op checklists to better communication between doctors, hospitals are rethinking how patients prepare for surgery. Clearer instructions, coordinated care teams, and smarter scheduling can help ...