Complications can happen during surgery. Identifying and treating them quickly is key to positive patient outcomes. Learn more about the importance of having an anesthesiologist on patient care teams: https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/anesthesia-101/role-of-physician-anesthesiologist/ | The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Anesthesia awareness is a rare but frightening phenomenon where a patient becomes conscious during surgery despite being under general anesthesia. Although they may be unable to move or speak, the patient can often hear conversations, feel pain, or sense the procedure happening to them. This can lead to long-lasting psychological effects, such as anxiety, PTSD, and fear of future medical procedures. The exact cause varies, but it’s believed to occur due to insufficient anesthesia dosage or the b