Exploration of Anesthetic-Induced Dreaming

The research focuses on anesthetic-induced intraoperative dreaming, examining how consciousness and dreaming can be studied during anesthesia. Pilarin Sika emphasizes the distinction between normal sleep dreams and dreams experienced under anesthesia, highlighting that dreams can occur even in deep sedation. This exploration could reveal unique insights into the nature of consciousness, as anesthesia may create a state where individuals are disconnected from their environment yet still engage in vivid dream experiences. The aim is to identify the neural correlates of these dreams, which could improve understanding of conscious experiences in contexts where patients cannot respond.