Originally published by our sister publication Pain Medicine News
LAS VEGAS—There remains a need for an optimal anesthetic mode for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, whether it is spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA).
According to new research presented during the 49th Annual Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting of ASRA Pain Medicine, both methods are viable options for this patient population. However, there is some higher risk for cardiovascular