Discover how a systemwide initiative at Michigan Medicine successfully reduced anesthesia-caused greenhouse gas emissions without compromising patient safety.

Globally, health care contributes significantly to overall carbon emissions. Emissions come from a variety of sources, including waste management, single-use plastics, and those related to ...

Washington state lawmakers are considering allocating $840,000 to the state's Department of Ecology to study the impact of anesthesia gas on the environment. The department would be required to ...

Many monitors have the ability to measure gas parameters, such as CO 2 and anesthesia gas concentrations in the respiratory circuit. The most common technology used for gas analysis is sidestream ...

Anaesthetic gases from the operating theatres are life-saving for patients, but in large doses they are harmful to the ...

What if a gas used in anesthesia became a weapon against Alzheimer's disease? A recent study reveals that xenon, a noble gas, could protect the brain by reducing inflammation and brain damage.

What if a gas used in anesthesia became a weapon against Alzheimer's disease? A recent study reveals that xenon, a noble gas, could protect the brain by reducing inflammation and brain damage. This ...

In dogs, endotracheal intubation is often necessary for surgery, dental prophylaxis, or other procedures that require gas anesthesia or ventilation. Following a few simple guidelines can help ...