The German State Medical Association of Rheinland-Pfalz has issued the results of an initial review of more than 100 scientific articles by German anesthesiologist Joachim Boldt, MD, PhD, indicating ...

General anesthesia produces a state of induced, controlled and reversible loss of consciousness, which is the end result of sedation, analgesia, amnesia and muscle paralysis. It is a vital component ...

Anesthesia prevents pain during procedures by numbing you or putting you into a sleep-like state. Though considered very safe, it can cause side effects like nausea, chills, aches, and sleepiness.