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Psychogenic coma after use of general anesthesia for ethmoidectomy
J G Weber1, A J Cunnien, M L Hinni
1Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|August 1, 1996
Summary
A patient experienced delayed awakening after general anesthesia, with no clear medical cause. The delayed emergence was potentially linked to psychological factors like unresolved grief, resolving spontaneously.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Psychiatry
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Delayed awakening after general anesthesia can stem from various factors, including medications, neurological issues, or metabolic problems.
- Prompt emergence from anesthesia is crucial for patient safety and recovery.