Anesthesia, or anaesthesia (see spelling differences; from Greek αν-, an-, "without"; and αἴσθησις, aisthēsis, "sensation"), traditionally meant the condition of having sensation (including the feeling of pain) blocked or temporarily taken away. It is a pharmacologically induced and reversible state of amnesia, analgesia, loss of responsiveness, loss of skeletal muscle reflexes or decreased stress response, or all simultaneously. This allows patients to undergo surgery and other procedures without the distress and pain they would otherwise experience. An alternative definition is a "reversible lack of awareness," including a total lack of awareness (e.g. a general anesthetic) or a lack of awareness of a part of the body such as a spinal anesthetic. The pre-existing word anesthesia was suggested by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. in 1846 as a word to use to describe this state.
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ASA Closed Claims Project
– The American Society of Anesthesiology Closed Claims Project is an in-depth investigation of closed anesthesia malpractice claims designed to identify major areas of loss, patterns of injury, and strategies for prevention.
Direct link: ASA Closed Claims Project
ASA Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology
– Intended to provide current information concerning refresher courses in anesthesiology to readers of the journal.
Direct link: ASA Refresher Courses in Anesthesiology
Anaesthesia Education Website
– A large interactive resource of tutorials, forum, exam questions and links for anesthesia trainees.
Direct link: Anaesthesia Education Website
AnaesthesiaWeb
– A service oriented website with links to free articles published in reputed journals and websites.
Direct link: AnaesthesiaWeb
AnesthesiaLinx
– Medical news and information in anesthesiology from medical journals, for physicians. Updated daily and available on the web or by email newsletter.
Direct link: AnesthesiaLinx
Anesthesiology on About.com
– Providing current and educational information for patients, practitioners.
Direct link: Anesthesiology on About.com
Dannemiller Memorial Education Foundation
– Dedicated to medicine and to teaching others in both the art and science of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. The primary goal and philosophy of the Dannemiller Memorial Educational Foundation is to "motivate others to learn what they do not know".
Direct link: Dannemiller Memorial Education Foundation
Debunk-It.Org
– An interactive web site for anesthesia providers to air uncensored opinions. Provides an outlet for anesthesiologists and other anesthesia providers to air their views about their profession.
Direct link: Debunk-It.Org
History of Anaesthesia Miscellany
– Contains news and reports of meetings, new books, book reviews, articles on the history of anesthesiology and historic apparatus. Includes links to other sites concerned with the history and its museums and societies.
Direct link: History of Anaesthesia Miscellany
How Stuff Works: Anesthesia
– Basic information about anesthesia, anesthetics, anesthesiologists and sedation.
Direct link: How Stuff Works: Anesthesia
National Anesthesia Services, Inc.
– Recruitment and placement of practitioners and nurses in surgical suites throughout the United States. Includes opportunities and registration.
Direct link: National Anesthesia Services, Inc.
New York School of Regional Anesthesia
– Featuring an overview of techniques and principles of regional anesthesia as taught and practiced at the Department of Anesthesiology at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY.
Direct link: New York School of Regional Anesthesia
Resuscitation Council UK
– Source of the UK resuscitation guidelines. Facilitates education of both lay and healthcare professional members of the population in the most effective methods of resuscitation.
Direct link: Resuscitation Council UK
Sheffield Museum of Anaesthesia
– Gallery of anaesthesia equipment from the previous century, with explanatory notes and diagrams.
Direct link: Sheffield Museum of Anaesthesia
The Ether Way
– Features a blob by anesthesiologists containing articles about anesthesia.
Direct link: The Ether Way
The North Thames Anaesthetic Meeting
– An annual update meeting for consultants and trainees alike. Held in Europe’s top Winter Resorts, it covers a wide range of topics and includes reviews as well as original work.
Direct link: The North Thames Anaesthetic Meeting
Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook
– Sections for professional issues, discussion, research, basic sciences and clinical information.
Direct link: Virtual Anaesthesia Textbook
Virtual Anesthesia Machine Simulation – VAM
– Simulation of anesthesia machines, medical processes and equipment on the web
Direct link: Virtual Anesthesia Machine Simulation – VAM
Yahoo Group: Anesthideas
– A group for all interested in literature-based anesthesia, resuscitation, emergency and critical care at the highest level leading to formulation of recommendations to providers all over the world.
Direct link: Yahoo Group: Anesthideas