1970
DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1970.tb04060.x
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“Perchance to Dream”: The Paradox of Awareness during General Anaesthesia1

Abstract: Awareness during surgery is still an unsolved problem. Cases are sporadic, and often occur seemingly without cause, and without the patient having shown any untoward signs during the conduct of the anesthesia. Recently it has been shown that many patients may be demonstrated to have retained their sense of hearing during anœsthesia, but at a subconscious level. This paper discusses the possible implication of this finding on the phenomenon of awareness during surgery.

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“…The possibility of awareness during general anaesthesia has been well documented, notably by Hutchinson (1960). Factors involved in awareness were reviewed by Waters (1968) and Holmes (1970).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The possibility of awareness during general anaesthesia has been well documented, notably by Hutchinson (1960). Factors involved in awareness were reviewed by Waters (1968) and Holmes (1970).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It might be argued that if there were no awareness or dreams, the depth of anaesthesia was satisfactory. However, there is no reliable index of awareness (Holmes, 1970).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%