Tag Archives: General Anesthesia

The 3 Most Common Types of Anesthesia

I have had a few surgeries in my life. My most recent open heart surgery was a triple bypass. I remember before each surgery the anesthesiologist introduced me and told me the procedure and the risks. Before any surgery, I always had a consent form to sign giving him permission to give anesthesia to let […]

ACL Reconstruction Knee Surgery, the First 3 Days

ACL Knee Surgery, the First 3 Days There are 4 major ligaments in the knee, and the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of these. It is an important ligament to stabilize the knee as it connects the femur bone to the tibia bone. It is very common to injure this ligament while playing […]

Oral Surgery – Before and After

Patients who have a painful or broken tooth, an unusual growth or sore in their mouth, or gum disease may be expecting to have oral surgery. Dental implants have become common. Even simple surgical procedures can be taxing for some patients. Expect dentists to spend time with their patient before and after the surgical procedure […]