Understanding What Happens if a Patient Wakes Up During Surgery?
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5 min read
Affecting just one or two out of every 1,000 people undergoing general anesthesia, accidental awareness during general anesthesia (AAGA) is a rare but frightening complication. This article explores in detail what happens if a patient wakes up during surgery, from the pharmacological missteps that can lead to this event to the profound psychological impact it can have on patients.
