Study: Lighter Anesthesia Does Not Improve Mortality Rates for Certain Patients

Lighter anesthesia does not improve mortality rates of noncardiac surgery patients, according to a study reported by Anesthesiology News and featured on North American Partners in Anesthesia’s facebook page.

Advertisement

Researchers found lighter anesthesia does not reduce the incidence of postoperative morbidity and short-term mortality in select patients, according to Anesthesiology News. In addition, more deeply anesthetized patients did have higher inflammatory levels, according to the report.

The study will be presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

More Articles on Anesthesia:

CBIZ Acquires ProMedical Anesthesia Billing Company
Lawmakers Concerned by Policy to Allow Patients to Report Medical Mistakes

Study: Ketamine Significantly Inhibits Postoperative Inflammatory Response

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Anesthesia

  • As the shortage of physician anesthesiologists across the U.S. becomes more severe, certified-registered nurse anesthetists have emerged as an essential…

  • As of April 6, 2026, CRNAs’ average annual salary is $276,434, according to salary transparency platform Marit Health’s compilation of…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.