A Detailed Look at What is Stage 2 of Anesthesia?
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In 1937, Dr. Arthur Guedel first systematically described the four stages of anesthesia, a classification still referenced by anesthesiologists today. A crucial, and sometimes challenging, phase within this framework is understanding what is stage 2 of anesthesia, also called the excitement or delirium stage. This phase is characterized by a loss of consciousness coupled with disinhibited, involuntary movements and physiological instability.
