Risk Factors Associated with Awareness & Recall Following Anesthesia

Was the anesthesiologist trying to use a lower dose of anesthetic agents during the procedure?

Was the patient not properly monitored throughout the procedure?

Was the patient receiving conscious sedation?

Did the blood pressure increase > 30 mm Hg during the procedure?

Did the heart rate increase > 30 beats per minute during the procedure?

Was there a lot of talking in the operating room?

Does the patient have a history of previous awareness or recall during surgery?

Has the patient had a paradoxical reaction (arousal or hyperactivity) to sedatives?

Does the patient have a suggestible personality?

Was Bispectral index monitoring performed during the procedure?

Was the Bispectral index kept below 55 during the procedure?

Type of surgery procedure