title: Awareness under anesthesia.
abstract: Awareness under anesthesia, also known as unintentional intraoperative awareness, occurs when a patient unintentionally becomes aware while under general anesthesia. Although unintentional intraoperative awareness occurs rarely, patients who experience this may develop anxiety disorders of varying severity, including posttraumatic stress disorder. Perianesthesia nurses can play an important role in the prevention and management of unintentional intraoperative awareness in patients.
authors: LSUHSC School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. mgeisz@lsuhsc.edu
authors: Marjorie
authors: M
authors: Geisz-Everson
authors: Kathleen R
authors: KR
authors: Wren
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001364:Awareness; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics