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Deciding to have surgery is never easy. You want to be sure that you are making the best decision for your health and wellbeing. One of the most important decisions you will make when preparing for surgery is deciding which type of anesthesia is right for you. There are a few different types of anesthesia, […]

If you’re scheduled for surgery, your doctor will likely tell you that you need to fast beforehand. But what does that mean? And what else do you need to do to prepare for anesthesia? Dr Brian Blick, Chief of Anesthesia at Brigham and Great Plains Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma, explains everything you need to […]

You should be aware of the risks associated with general anesthesia before deciding to go under. Dr. Brian Blick, a board-certified anesthesiologist, outlines the seven most common risks in this informative blog post. Read on to learn more about the potential dangers of general anesthesia and what you can do to reduce your risk of […]

Did you know that there are many benefits to receiving local anesthesia? Dr. Brian Blick, a board-certified anesthesiologist and Chief of Anesthesia at Great Plains Regional Medical Center, discusses the seven most incredible benefits of local anesthesia in this blog post. From reducing anxiety to decreasing the risk of complications, local anesthesia can help improve […]

Anesthesia is a medical procedure that renders patients unconscious and unresponsive to pain during surgery or other medical procedures. It is one of the most important aspects of modern medicine, as it allows physicians to perform complex procedures without causing undue distress or pain to their patients. Dr. Brian Blick is a renowned Anesthesiologist who […]

The history of anesthesia is a long and complicated one. It began with the early use of drugs and chemicals to numb pain but didn’t really gain traction until the mid-19th century. The first real anesthetic was ether, which was used in 1846 by American dentist William Morton. However, it wasn’t until 1868 that English […]

Anesthesia is a state of controlled, temporary unconsciousness. It is induced by administering an anesthetic drug through inhalation, intravenous injection, or topical application. The anesthesia can be local, which numbs a small area; regional, which numbs a larger area; or general, which leads to total body anesthesia. Anesthesiologists like Dr. Brian Blick have done extensive […]

Anesthesia is a process of inducing anesthesia, which is a reversible state of loss of sensation. There are different types of anesthesia that can be used by anesthesiologists. like Dr. Brian Blick depending on the procedure being performed and the patient’s individual needs.  Some of the most common types of anesthesia include general anesthesia, regional […]

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