More people are getting tattoos under anesthesia — but “the risk is ... by collapse of the soft tissues inside their upper airway and throat," he explains. That would need to be addressed ...

A doctor recently determined that columnist Brianna Albers had an airway collapse, but she'd been dwelling on something much worse.

In the semiconscious state following anesthesia, an animal can die as a result of airway obstruction, so careful monitoring for obstruction is necessary until the animal has fully recovered.

How many veterinary professionals does it take to properly preoxygenate a brachycephalic dog? Amanda Shelby, RVT, VTS ...

That lingering presence can interfere with how anesthesia works ... In some cases, it can increase airway activity, which can lead to complications like laryngospasm or bronchospasm—conditions ...

Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program. According to an April 23 news release, students may complete their ...