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Awareness during anesthesia.

Pete H Spitellie1, Megan A Holmes, Karen B Domino

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Box 356540, Health Sciences Building, Room BB 1457, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195-6540, USA.

Anesthesiology Clinics of North America
|September 27, 2002
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Patient anxiety about waking during surgery is a growing concern. This review covers the causes, effects, and prevention of intraoperative awareness to improve patient safety and reduce psychological distress.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Preoperative anxiety regarding intraoperative awareness during general anesthesia has significantly increased.
  • Over 50% of patients express concern about remaining awake during surgery, with 25% still worried post-anesthesia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the incidence, etiology, psychological sequelae, medicolegal consequences, and prevention of awareness during anesthesia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on intraoperative awareness.
  • Analysis of patient surveys and anesthesiologist concerns.

Main Results:

  • Intraoperative awareness is a significant patient fear and a major concern for anesthesiologists.
  • Increased media coverage exacerbates these anxieties.

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Conclusions:

  • Awareness under anesthesia can cause severe emotional distress and PTSD.
  • Understanding and preventing awareness is crucial for patient well-being and clinical practice.