The Healing Power of Dreaming Under Anesthesia
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Dreaming under anesthesia may actually help patients heal after surgery. Researchers developed a five-step protocol — including using propofol, monitoring brain activity, and allowing a quiet 10-minute recovery period — that caused 69% of patients to dream, with most dreams being positive. Prior studies link these dreams to reduced PTSD, depression, and anxiety, suggesting that a simple quiet recovery window could become a standard part of post-surgical care.
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