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What is the overdose stage of anesthesia?

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The overdose stage of anesthesia, also known as Stage 4 or medullary depression, is a critical and potentially fatal event. This dangerous stage was first systematically described by Arthur Guedel in the early 20th century as the final phase of anesthetic depth, a state modern anesthesiologists strive to avoid at all costs.