http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Latest Articleen2009 Life Line To Modern Medical Solutions - All Rights Reserved{3B9C0BA3-7BC9-451D-9B1E-C13BC85F516F}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Anesthesiologists-in-Pain-Medicine.aspxThe field of Pain Medicine focuses on managing all types of pain -- studying what causes it, how the body reacts to itFri, 06 Jan 2012 15:02:42 -0600{0F523709-5DA8-4DC1-AF20-2F0F2263D447}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Questions-to-Ask-Before-Your-Childs-Surgery.aspxBefore you can inform your child about what to expect, parents should learn what to expect. Here are some helpful tips.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:38:19 -0600{B8B8D638-190B-4211-97D7-B3B2E6AA2C85}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Will-Anesthesia-Affect-My-Child.aspxAs an organization of 46,000 anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) would like to offer parents the following information on the use of anesthesia and sedatives in children who need surgery.Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:53:08 -0600{A54E029C-C9F2-4625-9912-D9FB713D802E}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Nitrous-Oxide-During-Labor.aspxNitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is used very infrequently (in less than 1 percent of women) as a form of labor analgesia in the U.S. Studies that have been published about the use of nitrous oxide for labor analgesia indicate that pain relief is very minimal. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:58:05 -0600{74D6723F-97FC-46A9-B2ED-B6976B6E21FA}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Pediatric-Anesthesia.aspxAnesthesiologists are concerned with many aspects of a child’s care. Their main task is to provide safe, optimal conditions during surgery and to make the entire hospital stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:54:15 -0600{97E02847-DAD1-4D93-B55B-1473995F858A}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist/Know-Your-Anesthesiologist.aspxAs physicians providing the lifeline of modern medicine, anesthesiologists are highly-skilled physicians dedicated to improving patient safety and the broad practice of anesthesiology in all practice settings...Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:46:24 -0600{DB630053-8A09-4F9B-98BC-C4ABD0F2698A}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/QA-for-Parents-Your-Childs-Surgery.aspxMon, 19 Dec 2011 13:31:29 -0600{E4BA4D61-5DD9-4F28-869F-2096970A9672}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Steps-for-Preparing-Your-Child-for-Surgery.aspxInformation for parents to prepare a child for surgery and anesthesia. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:23:50 -0600{2417E87B-4A0C-41A7-9A36-6151EEF55B25}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Pediatric-Anesthesia.aspxLearn more about pediatric anesthesia with the answers to questions below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:40 -0600{19A5BE0A-5F5A-432D-A4C6-8A241617DBBA}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Obstructive-Sleep-Apnea.aspxLearn more about obstructive sleep apnea may impact a patient's anesthesia experience below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:31 -0600{B0757712-0330-4ABA-B063-85D0F9F56A01}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Obstetric-Anesthesia.aspxLearn more about obstetric anesthesia with the answers to questions below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:22 -0600{37AE9DC2-8DE7-4844-8DDE-C9260A0B7239}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Types-of-Anesthesia.aspxLearn more about general and regional anesthesia with the answers to questions below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:09 -0600{84A8EF07-91D7-4512-85C5-D0658C0A7542}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Anesthesia-Experience.aspxLearn more about the anesthesia experience in general with these questions below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:24:01 -0600{A2753A4F-CA83-41C6-B095-73D23C455A9E}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/FAQs/Regional-Anesthesia.aspxLearn more about regional anesthesia with the answers to questions below.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:15:37 -0600{933BE4CF-1AAE-472F-9D45-B6C768F7B0DB}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Michigan.aspxWe are arming Michigan citizens across the state with information that will improve overall safety and wellness before their anesthesia experience.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:31:08 -0600{8588E464-25D2-4B86-981E-C7FF4CF012D4}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-3.aspxAmericans fear the quality of their healthcare is at risk, according to the Vital Health Report, a survey released in December, 2010 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:31:21 -0600{65829DD5-CB61-4993-96C3-B8871925671D}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Propofol-as-Anesthesia.aspxThe recent death of Michael Jackson has produced many questions about the drug Propofol. Here are some answers to those most asked questions.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:11:16 -0500{30ACC6DE-1520-4AF9-8514-DCEA716AF790}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Michigan/Common-Questions-for-Patients-Preparing-for-Anesthesia.aspxThu, 11 Aug 2011 16:53:50 -0500{89D55A87-F981-4550-A7E1-2BCAAB786A2D}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Michigan/Understanding-the-Risks-of-Anesthesia.aspxThu, 11 Aug 2011 14:29:42 -0500{5340C042-F38F-4238-8ED0-6EDAEE16949B}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Michigan/Anesthesiology-101.aspxThu, 11 Aug 2011 14:25:57 -0500{C7AB0DAF-6AC6-493B-81EA-66F19A73CC18}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Stop-Smoking-for-Surgery.aspxLearn why stopping smoking before surgery can have an impact on your outcome.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:55:01 -0500{26C77301-4C7F-4A1B-A0AF-C4F82344FE6A}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/QA-Cancer-Pain.aspxAn Interview with Mark Lema, M.D.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:28:26 -0500{483CFEE5-58DB-4BC7-9118-25FC55057DF8}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Why-How-to-Quit-Smoking.aspxMon, 27 Jun 2011 10:32:38 -0500{B3DA401E-19EC-422A-9FDE-1AA35F0F5D53}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Labor-and-Delivery.aspxImportant information about safety and pain management during childbirth.Wed, 04 May 2011 10:17:59 -0500{117FA076-6728-4A6D-921F-8B5325254327}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Anesthesia-Drug-Shortages-and-You.aspxWhile drug shortages can result in delayed or canceled medical treatments and procedures, physician anesthesiologists are working to ensure patients remain safe and receive quality care.Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:26:26 -0500{80720791-B1D7-47EF-B79F-8355CECCE68A}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Seniors-and-Anesthesia.aspxAs a growing number of the estimated 78 million Baby Boomers become senior citizens, an increased focus is placed on the health of this important group of Americans. Seniors are at an increased risk for developing complications during and after surgery.Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:54:23 -0500{3285F95F-89E6-4FE2-AF75-C811698E580E}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/AD-and-Anesthesia.aspxApproximately 12 percent of the U.S. population is older than 65 years old. Half of these individuals will have some form of surgery in their lifetime.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:08:49 -0600{C2A59EDA-1488-4365-8275-A571AEBE25BE}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist/Types-of-Anesthesia-Providers.aspxAnesthesiologists are highly skilled medical doctors (M.D. or D.O.) who specialize in the field of Anesthesiology.Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:39:56 -0600{8761E5AF-A5F5-4D38-9A5E-030B247E853A}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Transplant-Anesthesia.aspxThe complexity of transplant surgeries requires the expertise and specialty of a transplant anesthesiologist who is an integral part of the transplant team.Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:07:30 -0600{71D6D0B8-5D07-4239-B761-D44A62C733E3}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Reaction-to-Anesthesia.aspxAllergic reactions to the medications used for anesthesia are extremely rare, and are usually not life-threatening. Death from an allergic reaction while in the care of an anesthesiologist occurs in less than one in a million cases.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:04:29 -0600{A6BA328F-D5E2-4D7D-9F56-95B46A295207}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Obesity-and-Obstructive-Sleep-Apnea.aspxObstructive Sleep Apnea can interfere with sleep as well as with airway management during a surgical procedure. Read on to learn more about how anesthesiologists manage patients' care who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:14:37 -0600{0D911799-E4CE-407A-BF92-22259B01FEA7}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Anesthesia-Awareness-During-Surgery.aspxIn extremely rare cases, a patient can become conscious during surgery and recall what occurred.Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:50:36 -0600{5B2216B0-A556-4BFF-AED0-9297B5FB8F59}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Obstructive-Sleep-Apnea.aspxWake Up to the Effects of Sleep Apnea - Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person has episodesThu, 13 Jan 2011 16:13:33 -0600{FC00F1A5-8F5E-40AB-849D-6D190ED791EF}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Pediatric-Obesity-and-Anesthesia.aspxWed, 12 Jan 2011 15:53:29 -0600{C161045C-3A04-4827-8726-79B59C7ED571}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/FAQs-Pediatric-Obesity-and-the-Anesthesia-Experience.aspxWed, 12 Jan 2011 15:45:10 -0600{D2F5F9B1-2924-4804-85C2-525053623146}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Medically-Induced-Coma-and-Sedation.aspxASA outlines the difference between medically induced coma and sedation. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:56:28 -0600{4705D0AC-6FC8-4F1E-AF3D-734B727D7910}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Trauma-Anesthesiology.aspxLearn how anesthesiologists on a trauma team play an important role. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:34:17 -0600{C48BA175-918B-4049-9853-A3C201AB9E4D}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Anesthesiology-and-WeightLoss-Surgery.aspxRead this to learn more about key considerations regarding anesthesia for bariatric surgery. Video also included on this page.Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:58:18 -0600{36A580EF-AC6B-4765-9F52-1A5F760C7544}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist.aspxYour anesthesiologist is a physician who has completed four years of medical school after...Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:06:22 -0600{08966FB8-5DDD-4573-A470-28C5CE08234D}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist/Anesthesia-for-Same-Day-or-Outpatient-Surgery.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 11:04:43 -0600{7E559C03-D829-4D0D-A8B8-D2D33C73D208}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Who-Is-An-Anesthesiologist/Anesthesia-Care-Team.aspxLearn about one of the most effective types of anesthesia providersMon, 13 Dec 2010 11:04:25 -0600{BA270E72-E335-4E1B-9EAB-E4A79B02A0F6}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Types-Of-Anesthesia/Surgery-While-the-Patient-is-Awake.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 11:02:51 -0600{4C4890DC-02F1-4C82-98D3-A63A15511AF6}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Types-Of-Anesthesia/Sedation-Analgesia.aspxThe term “conscious sedation” (formerly “twilight sleep”) is used to describe a semi-conscious state ....Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:02:05 -0600{8EFCEF61-B5C9-4CA9-B4A6-4E746AE04017}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Weight-Management.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:59:46 -0600{1825790C-A5C3-407E-A432-C6B3BC2D91D4}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Stress-Management.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:59:13 -0600{30EA685A-1727-46CA-8019-DA2A87D19A4B}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Report-Brought-to-You-by-ASA.aspxAccording to the ASA’s inaugural Vital Health Report, Americans associate good health with lifestyle behaviors at the expense of key Vital Health measures such as cholesterol and blood pressure.Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:58:48 -0600{B00C3343-794B-4478-90DD-B2DD9E586834}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Physicals-Help-Maintain-Vital-Health.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:58:28 -0600{64EABD9B-723D-413B-9071-5747BD4FA480}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Oral-Hygiene.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:57:53 -0600{9A1730D4-02E0-4380-9C72-2F6D6C00EFD4}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Know-Your-Blood-Pressure.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:57:28 -0600{DD4A187B-17DE-4833-8499-8192CB5AE927}http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/Anesthesia-Topics/Vital-Health-Heart-Disease.aspxMon, 13 Dec 2010 10:56:40 -0600