Louisiana Anesthesia Group

08/19/2026

For anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative nursing staff, the term “clear liquid” has significant clinical implications, since it determines what a patient may safely consume before elective anesthesia and when they may do so.

For now, clear liquid for pre-anesthesia fasting adults continue to allow the consumption up to 2 hours in advance and maintain stricter thresholds...

07/15/2026

Valued for its rapid onset and favorable recovery profile, propofol is one of the most widely used intravenous agents for sedation and general anesthesia (de Wit et al., 2016).

Age appears to modulate the hemodynamic effects of propofol. Compared to thiopental, propofol has a smaller impact on hemodynamics in elderly...

06/12/2026

Due to its impact on airway patency, severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) complicates perioperative care for patients who require anesthesia and surgery.

05/06/2026

General anesthesia can result in a variety of side effects that cause discomfort or impact recovery. For most individuals, these post-anesthesia side effects appear immediately after the procedure and last only a few hours.

General anesthesia can result in various side effects that cause discomfort or impact recovery. Often times, these post-anesthesia side effects...