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Awareness During Anesthesia

* First comprehensive source on facts about consciousness while under anesthesia
* Offers techniques for detection, management, and prevention as well as a detailed analysis of causes
* Dr. Ghoneim lends his expert voice and has gathered a group of internationally renowned contributors, all acknowledged authorities in their fields

Dr. Ghoneim and a team of international leaders in anesthesiology and psychology present the most current and scientifically valid information available to explain the causes and consequences of conscious and unconscious memories during anesthesia.

The book explains the facts and clinical outcomes of patients, elaborates on the "why" and "how" of learning and memory during anesthesia, and outlines challenges for the work that lies ahead - examining such topics as explicit and implicit learning during anesthesia; monitoring the depth of anesthesia; the BIS, the AER, and the IFT and memory during anesthesia; and the clinical and medicolegal consequences of awareness.

An important and valuable guide, Awareness During Anesthesia is a must-read for all practitioners involved in providing safe and effective anesthesia and members of medical teams dealing with postoperative patients.