Join Dr. Steven Bradley on the Black Doctors Podcast as he separates Hollywood myths from reality regarding awareness under anesthesia. Discover what anesthesia is, how common intraoperative awareness is, and the measures taken to prevent it. Equip yourself with knowledge for a safer, more confident surgical experience.
- Understand the three main types of anesthesia: general, sedation, and regional, and their specific roles during medical procedures.
- Learn about intraoperative awareness, its causes, and why it is extremely rare in modern medical practice.
- Find out what patients can do to communicate concerns and help their anesthesia team ensure the highest level of safety during surgery.
Dr. Bradley emphasizes that modern anesthesia is incredibly safe and invites listeners to transform their fears into confidence by arming themselves with the right information.
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