New Zealand Anaesthesia ASM 2010

You probably know that anesthesia is a pretty serious business: taking control of the breathing and circulation in an unconscious patient is a highly important component of any surgical procedure. Compared with the "early days," anesthesia has advanced to point where most anesthetics are smooth, appear simple, and are rarely accompanied by complications. The phenomenal safety profile is a deceptive "false indicator" that things are simple.