The following is a summary of “Fluid infusion prior to intubation or anesthesia: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials,” published in the December 2024 issue of Critical Care by Lu et al.
General anesthesia uses a combination of medications that render you immobile and unconscious for a medical procedure. It’s administered by a specialist called an anesthesiologist. Most people have no ...
Background: Previous studies have shown that surgery under general anesthesia may diminish cognitive function; however, the proposed mechanisms need further elucidation. The purpose of the current ...