Multiple studies have found that intraoperative awareness (IOA)occurs in 0.1% to 0.2% of patients undergoing general anesthesia.These studies also determined that even under seemingly adequate general anesthesia,implicit memory may be retained along with the ability to process auditory stimuli subconsciously.Based on these studies,it was determined that anesthesia techniques that rely solely on receptor-based drugs are a risk factor for IOA.Which classification of drugs should be avoided for patients at risk for IOA?

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Based on these studies,it seems prudent to avoid anesthetic techniques that rely solely on receptor-based drugs (i.e.,benzodiazepines,opioids,nitrous oxide)and to include volatile anesthetics.

Multiple Studies Have Found That Intraoperative Awareness (IOA)occurs in 0