Frequency of Accidental Awareness During General Anesthesia in Gulab Devi Teaching Hospital Lahore
Accidental Awareness During General Anesthesia
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https://doi.org/10.55735/hjprs.v4i6.332Keywords:
Accidental awareness, Anesthetic complications, General anaesthesiaAbstract
Background: Accidental awareness during general anaesthesia is a recognized complication of anaesthesia. Although uncommon, it can lead to serious consequences, including the recall of intraoperative events. Objective: To assess the prevalence of accidental awareness during general anaesthesia among patients at Gulab Devi Teaching Hospital, Lahore. Methodology: This research utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design and was conducted at Gulab Devi Teaching Hospital, Lahore. The study spanned six months, from 1st August 2021 to 31st January 2022. The study population comprised adult male and female patients between the ages of 14 and 70 years, classified under American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I, II, or III. Participants included those who underwent general anaesthesia for both elective and emergency surgical procedures. Data collection was carried out in various post-anesthesia care units, including the Surgical ICU, Thoracic ICU, and Cardiac Recovery Room within the hospital. A non-probability convenience sampling approach was employed to select participants. Patient data were gathered postoperatively within 24 to 48 hours using a structured questionnaire designed specifically for this study. The variables included demographic characteristics such as age and gender, ASA classification, the prevalence of awareness cases, and the type of surgery associated with accidental awareness under general anaesthesia. Before participation, all individuals provided written informed consent, with assurances of complete confidentiality regarding their personal information. Results: A total of 384 male and female patients from various surgical departments at Gulab Devi Teaching Hospital, Lahore, participated in the study. These individuals underwent different types of surgical procedures, including General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Cardiac, Thoracic, and Gynaecological surgeries. The mean age of the study population was 34.77 years, with a standard deviation of 14.82. Conclusion: To minimize the occurrence of intraoperative awareness, anesthesiologists should prioritize the administration of premedication. Additionally, continuous monitoring of vital signs during anaesthesia may help reduce the risk of consciousness during surgery.
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