Accidental Awareness During General Anesthesia: A One-Year Follow-Up on Incidence, Risk Factors, and Cultural Context in a Taiwanese Tertiary Center.

BACKGROUND: Accidental awareness during general anesthesia (AAGA) is rare but can lead to psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Limited data exists from East Asia, where cultural factors may influence symptom expres…

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