Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

If you're in need of educational materials for your patients or their families, MedlinePlus is a great place to start your search. 

Other anesthesiology-specific resources:

• The American Society of Anesthesiologists: brochures and other resources on topics related to Pain Management, Preparing for Surgery, Managing Labor Pain, and the Role of Physician Anesthesiologists. 
• The American Society of Regional and Anesthesia and Pain Medicine: links to patient information and patient education resources. 
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists: resources for patients about the anesthesia experience, children and anesthesia, and avoiding complications. 
• California Society of Anesthesiologists: a wide array of links, including patient materials in Spanish.