Anesthesiology

According to guidelines released by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA) and Pain Medicine, patients undergoing procedures requiring anesthesia should be asked about cannabis use. “Before surgery, anesthesiologists should ask patients if they use cannabis — whether...

Anesthesiologists are trained to safely administer anesthetics to induce a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness for the performance of a medical procedure. This involves a variety of medical drugs ranging from local numbing agents to general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists are an integral...