Anesthesia and Aging | HealthCasts Season 6, Episode 17

Depending on the type of procedure a patient needs, different kinds of anesthesia may be used to ensure that patient's safety and comfort. Matthew Waldron, MD, Department Chair and Medical Director of Anesthesiology at Sarasota Memorial discusses how age can also impact anesthesia, and what patients can do to prepare themselves for anesthetic as they get older. Check out other interviews with SMH experts at smh.com/podcast, and subscribe on your favorite streaming app.