Are the cognitive side effects of anesthesia overlooked?

Although guidelines are commonly in place to minimize pain-related side effects of anesthesia, a new survey finds that less attention is paid to the risk of cognitive side effects.
Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today

Posted on August 19, 2014

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