Surgery is one of the most stressful experiences many of us will ever have to undergo. So, it can seem rather cruel that one of our best sources of comfort —food — is denied to us in the lead-up to surgical procedures. But as we explain in this post, going “NPO” (aka nothing-by-mouth), is critical for a safe and successful procedure.

GLP-1 medications have shaken up health care, including anesthesia practices.

But over the past few years, new research has revealed that stopping GLP-1 medications ahead of sedation isn't as simple as one size fits all. Why a patient is taking these medications, the specific drug and its dosage, and when the patient started the medication all play a role in deciding how a patient on these medications needs to prepare for their procedure. Learn more in this patient education article.

Anesthesiologists are experts in administering sedation for colonoscopies, one of the more common medical screening procedures performed in this country. We’ve put together this post to provide some clarity around your or your loved one’s upcoming colonoscopy sedation journey.

Are you or a loved one about to undergo general anesthesia? Do you have any questions or concerns about this upcoming GA experience? Then this post is for you!

Anesthesiology may be among the medical world’s most misunderstood fields. In our final blog post for 2023, we explore a few common anesthesia myths and look at if they are true, false or somewhere in between.

In honour of September being Pain Awareness month, we’re highlighting how anesthesiologists are the medical world’s experts in pain management.

Since 1846, anesthesiologists have been providing safety and comfort to patients. Learn more in this quick post that explores what exactly anesthesiologists do inside and outside the OR.