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Medical Conditions - Anesthesia Awareness

Anesthesia awareness is a complication that occurs during the administration of general anesthesia, where the patient is not able to be maintained under sedation throughout the procedure. It can be due to inadequate dosage of anesthesia, or patient factors that make them immune to standard doses.

All anesthesia awareness Q&A

Can anesthesia trigger fear and anxiety in asthmatic Kids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your boy was likely frightened by the anesthetic experience while having dental surgery a month ago.

Can I receive sedation and a muscle relaxant for septoplasty?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

Can a 60-year-old undergo hip surgery without being awake?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you opt for regional anesthesia by a spinal and epidural anesthetic.

How do I overcome the fear of another gallbladder surgery?

Hello. Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Intubation was difficult in your case.

Why does one become aware during surgery despite anesthesia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your past experiences of conscious sedation, and I understand how difficult it would have been for you.

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What is anesthesia awareness and how is it monitored?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anesthesia awareness has been quite common due to the unavailability of short-acting anesthetic drugs.

How to numb lower molars without an inferior alveolar block?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the lower molar extraction, inferior alveolar nerve block has to be given properly and it has to be given very close to the bone at the correct point.

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