Understanding How and Why General Anesthesia Can Temporarily Stop Lungs from Moving
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Over 90% of patients undergoing general anesthesia develop lung atelectasis, or partial lung collapse, during surgery. This highlights a key pharmacological effect that raises a common question: does anesthesia stop lungs from working? The answer is more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no', involving muscle paralysis and central nervous system depression, all carefully managed by an anesthesiologist.
