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• Flow-i Anesthesia Systems Recall Issued Over Possible Loss of Ventilation

  July 2, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has warned that recalled Flow-i anesthesia systems may have defects that could put patients at risk of severe injury or death.

• Surgical Anesthesia May Harm Young, Developing Brains: Study

  June 11, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that general anesthesia during surgery may affect child brain development.

• Anesthesia Risks for Infants, Toddlers Require Further Studies: FDA, Researchers

  March 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A group of researchers and the FDA are calling for more studies on the effects of anesthesia on young children.

• Awareness During Surgery Despite Anesthesia Often Leads to Trauma: Report

  September 18, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that it is rare to become aware while undergoing surgery when given anesthesia, but when it does happen the experience is often traumatic.

• Anesthesia Awareness During Surgery Not Linked to PTSD: Study

  June 24, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that being awake and aware during surgery, despite receiving anesthesia, does not result in long-term psychological trauma.

• ARKON Anesthesia System Recall Linked to Software Glitch

  April 17, 2014

  Russell Maas

  The FDA says that a recall of SpaceLabs ARKON anesthesia systems should be considered Class I, as a software problem could lead to severe injury and death.

• Epidural Anesthesia May Increase Length of Labor: Study

  February 6, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Epidural injections increase length of labor and may increase risks, according to a new study.

• Surgical Anesthesia Drug May Increase Risk of Heart Events, Death: Study

  December 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the anesthesia etomidate may be linked to an increased risk of death. It is not the first time a study has resulted in such findings.

• SpaceLabs Anesthesia Workstation Recall Issued Due to Death Risk

  November 27, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Some SpaceLabs anesthesia workstations have been recalled due to problems that could lead to serious injury or death of patients.

• Fabius Anesthesia Machine Recall Issued Due to Ventilation Failures

  October 25, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Fabius anesthesia machine defects could cause failure of automatic ventilation, leading to serious injury or death, the FDA warns.