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How Anesthesia Works

Stuff You Should Know

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Anesthesia Levels and Risks

This chapter explores the different levels of anesthesia and the extensive training required to become an anesthesiologist. It delves into the risks of anesthesia awareness, where patients are conscious during surgery but unable to move. The conversation also covers the challenges in measuring consciousness under anesthesia and the historical and current statistics of anesthesia-related deaths.

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