Recollection of dreams after short general anaesthesia: influence on patient anxiety and satisfaction

Hellwagner, K.; Holzer, A.; Gustorff, Burkhard; Schroegendorfer, K.; Greher, Manfred; Weindlmayr-Goettel, M.; Saletu, B.; Lackner, F

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“…This is consistent with results by Hellwagner et al . [8]. The anaesthetic drugs that were examined were sevoflurane, isoflurane, halothane, nitrous oxide, propofol, thiopental, ketamine, opiates, midazolam and neuromuscular blocking drugs.…”

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“…Little is known about the nature and associations of intra‐operative dreaming in children. The reported incidence of dreaming during anaesthesia in adults ranges from 1% to 44%[3–9]. In children the incidence varies between 9.7% and 19%[2, 10, 11].…”

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“…In adults, Hellwagner et al. [8] found that dreaming during anaesthesia did not influence patient satisfaction or anxiety after anaesthesia. In contrast, Leslie et al.…”

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Dreaming during anaesthesia in children: incidence, nature and associations

Huang¹,

Davidson²,

Stargatt³

2005

Anaesthesia

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SummaryIn previous studies, the incidence of dreaming during anaesthesia in children was reported to be between 9.7% and 19%. These limited studies were performed over 15 years ago using outmoded anaesthetic techniques. No recent studies have examined the nature of dreaming or its impact on children. In this prospective cohort study of 864 children, we determined the incidence, nature, predictors and behavioural consequences of children who reported dreaming during anaesthesia. Children aged 5-12 years who had undergone general anaesthesia were interviewed for dreaming on three occasions. Dreaming was reported by 10.4% of children. The content of the dreams was mostly pleasant and unrelated to their hospital experiences. Dreaming was more common in younger children and in children who had also experienced awareness during anaesthesia. No association was found between dreaming and the anaesthetic drugs used. Dreaming was not associated with an increased risk of behavioural disturbances postoperatively. Anaesthetists should be reassured that dreaming is a common occurrence that does not appear to distress children.

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Dreaming during anaesthesia in children: incidence, nature and associations

Huang¹,

Davidson²,

Stargatt³

2005

Anaesthesia

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“…Dreaming occurs in both rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM natural sleep. The electroencephalogram of non-REM sleep is characterized by loss of high-frequency electroencephalographic activity, the presence of sleep spindles (waxing and waning oscillations in the ␣ [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] frequency range), K-complexes, and a varying amount of ⌬ (0.5-4 Hz) activity. In contrast, the electroencephalogram of REM sleep is very similar to the awake state (i.e., broad-band high-frequency activity and lack of sleep spindles).…”

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Dreaming and Electroencephalographic Changes during Anesthesia Maintained with Propofol or Desflurane

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“…Dreaming during anaesthesia is a common phenomenon but "why it occurs", "when it occurs" (its cause and timing) are poorly understood. [1][2][3][4][5] The incidence of dreaming during anaesthesia varies between 0.5% to 38%. [6][7][8] Dreams can occur with both inhalational agents as well as total intravenous agents.…”

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Dreams and ability to recall: Comparison between propofol and ketamine in patients undergoing surgery under IVA

Lama

Sigdel

Gurung

et al. 2018

Med. J. Pokhara Acad. Health Sci.

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Background: Dreaming during anaesthesia is a common phenomenon. Dreams can occur with both inhalational agents as well as intravenous agents (IVA) like propofol and ketamine. But there are concerns like patient awareness, dreams and other untoward effects that may be associated with IVA. We have conducted this study to quantify the incidence of dreaming during IVA with propofol or ketamine. Methods: Sixty-nine patients aged 18 to 60 years scheduled for short procedures lasting from 5 to 25 minutes under IVA were randomized into two groups – group propofol or group ketamine. All the patients received midazolam and fentanyl intravenously. Then, patients in group propofol received propofol and those in ketamine group received ketamine for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. After the end of surgery, when the patient were fully recovered from anaesthesia, patients were interviewed about occurrence of dreams and their ability to recall the dreams. Results: There were 35 patients in group propofol and 34 patients in group ketamine. The incidence of dreaming during anaesthesia was greater in patients of ketamine group, 23 (67.65%), when compared to propofol group, 7 (20%) (p < 0.001). Among the dreamers, 6 patients in the ketamine group and only 1 patient in the propofol group were able to recall their dream. Conclusion: Dreaming is quite common during IVA for short surgical procedure, more so following ketamine than propofol anaesthesia.

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Recollection of dreams after short general anaesthesia: influence on patient anxiety and satisfaction

Abstract: Dreaming during general anaesthesia is common but does not influence satisfaction or anxiety after anaesthesia.

Cited by 15 publications

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Dreaming during anaesthesia in children: incidence, nature and associations

Dreaming during anaesthesia in children: incidence, nature and associations

Dreaming and Electroencephalographic Changes during Anesthesia Maintained with Propofol or Desflurane

Dreams and ability to recall: Comparison between propofol and ketamine in patients undergoing surgery under IVA

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