It is a medical nightmare - the idea that one might not go 'under' with general anasthesia, but instead lie awake as sharp implements and instruments are cutting you apart. This is what some people have reported, having the condition 'anaesthesia awareness.'

What does this mean, and where does the fault lie? What can be done to improve conditions? Dr. George Lee explores this with the help of Professor Dato' Dr. Patrick Tan, consultant anaesthesiologist.

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Tags:  anaesthesia,  anaesthesia awareness,  anaesthesiologist,  surgery