806Z Fall 2026 Everything You Wanted to Know About Anesthesia and Never Asked

The average American will have anesthesia care every eight to ten years, fewer when young and more when older. Many people have upcoming surgery or procedures planned and may be curious about anesthesia. Some have had anesthesia and have questions as to what was done and why. This course will explain the different types of anesthesia available (general, spinal, epidural, sedation, nerve block) and will have a few words to say about common surgical procedures.

Jonathan Roth is a retired anesthesiologist who was an associate professor at Temple and Jefferson Medical Schools in Philadelphia and served as chairman for eight years. In addition to clinical care, he conducted research (with over 150 publications) and taught anesthesia trainees.