Computer takes guesswork out of anesthetizing

The IT system automatically regulates anesthetic (Photo: Albino Mén...

Anesthetists cannot take their responsibilities lightly. Too little anesthetic and a patient may feel the whole procedure, too much and a patient might shuffle off this mortal coil. Researchers in the Canary Islands have taken the guesswork out of this thorny dilemma and developed a computer-controlled system that measures a patient’s hypnotic state and applies the appropriate dose of anesthetic…

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