Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

General Anesthesia: Overview

General Anesthesia: Overview

Anesthesia is a medical procedure that uses drugs for CNS suppression to enable painless surgeries and procedures. The selection of anesthetics is influenced by their pharmacokinetic properties, side effects, and patient characteristics. Various types of anesthesia include general, local, regional, spinal, and inhalational.
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

A novel technique of peripheral nerve blocks and sedation as primary anesthetic technique for adult emergency hip fracture surgery: A retrospective propensity matched study.

Saudi journal of anaesthesia·2026

Same author

Rectus sheath block as the sole anesthesia technique for open surgical repair of umbilical hernias: A retrospective cohort study.

Saudi journal of anaesthesia·2026

Same author

Contextualizing AI Evaluation in Anesthesiology: Interpreting Predictive Modeling and Reinforcement Learning Metrics Across Clinical Use Cases-An Expert Statement From the Society of Technology in Anesthesia.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same author

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Evaluating Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction: A Systematic Review of Prospective Observational Studies.

Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia·2026

Same author

Contextualizing AI Evaluation in Anesthesiology: Interpreting Large Language Models and Computer Vision Metrics Across Clinical Use Cases-An Expert Statement from the Society of Technology in Anesthesia.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same author

Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy: a national survey on availability, use, and preferences in Canadian anesthesiology departments.

Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie·2026

Same journal

Operating Room Energy Usage Assessment at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center in the United States.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same journal

An Analysis of Quality Assurance Events in Nonoperating Room Anesthetizing Locations: A Qualitative Retrospective Cohort Study.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same journal

Advancing Perioperative Medication Safety: Consensus Recommendations From the 2024 Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Stoelting Conference.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same journal

Incomplete Recovery of Diaphragmatic Mechanics at a Train-of-Four Ratio of 0.90 to <0.95 Assessed by Dynamic Digital Radiography: A Proof-of-Concept Case Series.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same journal

Patients' Perspectives and Experiences of Participating in Anesthesia Research: A Qualitative Study.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

Same journal

Impact of Epidural-Related Maternal Fever on Neonatal Outcomes: A Single-Center Retrospective Case-Control Study Excluding Confirmed Histological Chorioamnionitis.

Anesthesia and analgesia·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 5, 2025

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

Published on: October 29, 2013

Robotic Anesthesia: A Vision for 2050.

Thomas M Hemmerling^1,2, Sean D Jeffries¹

¹From the Department of Experimental Surgery, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Anesthesia and Analgesia

|January 12, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Technological advancements in anesthesia, including robotic systems and artificial intelligence, are enhancing patient safety and surgical care. These innovations represent the future of anesthetic drug delivery and patient monitoring.

More Related Videos

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

Robotic Cochlear Implantation for Direct Cochlear Access

Robotic Cochlear Implantation for Direct Cochlear Access

Published on: June 16, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 5, 2025

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

Building An Open-source Robotic Stereotaxic Instrument

Published on: October 29, 2013

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

Robotic Cochlear Implantation for Direct Cochlear Access

Robotic Cochlear Implantation for Direct Cochlear Access

Published on: June 16, 2022

Area of Science:

Anesthesiology and Medical Technology
Robotics in Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Background:

The past two decades have witnessed significant technological progress in anesthetic practices.
Anesthesiologists manage patient physiology and surgical demands using advanced equipment, referred to as 'pilots of the human biosphere'.
Increased technological innovation in anesthesia is closely linked to enhanced patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of technological advancements in anesthesia over the last two decades.
To highlight the development of robotic anesthesia, encompassing both pharmacological and mechanical innovations.
To present key technologies paving the way for robotic anesthesia.

Main Methods:

Review of technological developments in anesthetic drug administration and delivery systems.
Examination of mechanical robotic systems utilized in anesthesia, such as for intubation.
Discussion of emerging communication technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-derived chatbots in anesthesia.

Main Results:

Key developments include target-controlled infusion systems for precise drug delivery.
Closed-loop systems for anesthesia and sedation administration have been advanced.
Mechanical robots for intubation and AI-powered chatbots represent recent innovations.

Conclusions:

Technological advancements, including robotic systems and AI, are foundational for the future of robotic anesthesia.
These innovations promise to further improve safety and efficiency in anesthetic practice.
The integration of sophisticated technology is transforming the role of anesthesiologists and patient care.