anesthesia
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We think of anesthesia as something that puts us in a deep sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
She had told him about meeting an anesthesia provider who did sound baths in the operating room and had been on a podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Though we often think of anesthesia as putting us in a deep sleep, new research suggests it could actually be closer to being in a coma than previously thought.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Others worry about the invasiveness of a colonoscopy and undergoing anesthesia or are too sick with a chronic disease to be sedated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
It was a simple procedure to scope out the calcium buildup, but the doctor explained I’d be put to sleep with anesthesia.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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