Although regional anesthesia techniques seem to expand the opportunity for cost savings when executing plastic surgery procedures, cost allocation is not a simple business. Equivalence must first be demonstrated, and…
In plastic surgery, there are many procedures that can be performed using local instead of general anesthesia. Not only can this help mitigate health care costs, but precious operating-room resources…
This article provides some insight into the basic science and concepts relevant to the use of local anesthetics by clinicians in the management of their patients, including a brief history…
A summary of complications associated with general anesthesia including their incidence, mechanism, risk factors, prevention strategies, and management is presented. Key points • General anesthesia has potential complications that may…
