My previous two awakenings under conscious sedation had not filled me with the same terror as this one. I soon learned that I am part of only a tiny percentage of people who remember unsettling experiences under conscious sedation. There has been extensive research and debate on how to prevent these awakenings, known as “anesthesia awareness,” under general anesthesia. “Conscious sedation is a bit of an art,” he said. As the popularity of conscious sedation increases, research continues.

Source: bd News24 February 07, 2019 07:07 UTC