title: What is new in monitored anesthesia care?
abstract: The use of monitored anesthesia care (MAC) techniques is increasing in popularity because recovery profiles seem to be improved compared with general and regional anesthesia. This article describes the conceptual basis for MAC and reviews the current MAC practices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas South-western Medical Centre at Dallas, Dallas, Texas 75235-9068, USA.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sá Rêgo
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: White