World Anaesthesia Day is observed annually on October 16th to commemorate the first successful use of ether anaesthesia in surgery, which took place in 1846. The day celebrates the advances in ...

Facing surgery or a medical procedure can be intimidating, especially the idea of being 'put under.' Whether it's a routine dental extraction or a more complex operation, the use of anaesthesia raises ...

In the realm of modern medicine, anaesthesia is a cornerstone that has transformed the surgical landscape. In India, where the burden of diseases requiring surgical intervention is substantial, the ...

THE world of medicine is vast and complex. There are several specialities and sub-specialities, then ‘sub-sub-specialities’. Anaesthesiology, for example, is a speciality that spans across internal ...

A caesarean section is a major surgical procedure, carried out when a vaginal birth may pose risks to the mother or baby. Anaesthesia plays a crucial role in ensuring the procedure is safe and ...

Women who undergo breast cancer removal and reconstructive surgery at the same time will now be able to be awake for their ...

A cesarean section or C-section is an abdominal surgery that is performed to deliver a baby via an incision made in the abdomen and womb. Sometimes this is the safest option in cases where a normal ...

As hospitals increasingly look for patient-friendly ways to enhance surgical care, calming music in the operating theatre is ...